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Simplify: (ex)3e2x(e^x)^3 \cdot e^{2x}

A

e5xe^{5x}

B

e6xe^{6x}

C

e3x2e^{3x^2}

D

e2x3e^{2x^3}

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Use exponent rules.

  1. Power rule: (ex)3=e3x(e^x)^3 = e^{3x}.
  2. Product rule: e3xe2x=e3x+2x=e5xe^{3x} \cdot e^{2x} = e^{3x+2x} = e^{5x}.

💡 Strategic Tip:(am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{mn} and aman=am+na^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}.

Choice B is incorrect because this incorrectly multiplies exponents. Choice C is incorrect because exponent is 5x5x, not 3x23x^2. Choice D is incorrect because this mixes up the rules.