Q. Evaluate the left hand side to find the value of a in the equation in simplest form.x3x25=xaAnswer:
Calculate a: To find the value of a, we need to use the property of exponents that states when multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents.Calculation: a=3+(25)
Add exponents: Now, we add the exponents 3 and 25. Since 3 is the same as 26, we can add the fractions directly.Calculation: a=(26)+(25)=26+5=211
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