High School

Calculate: [tex]3x^2 \times 2x^3[/tex]

A. [tex]6x^5[/tex]
B. [tex]6x^6[/tex]
C. [tex]5x^6[/tex]
D. [tex]72x^5[/tex]

Answer :

To solve the expression [tex]\(3x^2 \times 2x^3\)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Multiply the numbers (constants):
- Take the constant terms from each part of the expression: 3 and 2.
- Multiply them together: [tex]\(3 \times 2 = 6\)[/tex].

2. Combine the powers of [tex]\(x\)[/tex]:
- Use the property of exponents that states [tex]\(x^a \times x^b = x^{a+b}\)[/tex].
- Here, the exponents are 2 and 3.
- Add the exponents: [tex]\(2 + 3 = 5\)[/tex].
- So, [tex]\(x^2 \times x^3 = x^5\)[/tex].

3. Combine everything:
- Multiply the constant result by the variable expression: [tex]\(6 \times x^5 = 6x^5\)[/tex].

Therefore, the answer is [tex]\(\boxed{6x^5}\)[/tex].

Selecting from the given options, the correct answer is (A) [tex]\(6x^5\)[/tex].