(3.5x 10^3) + (2.2 x 10^3)

To add these two numbers, we need to make sure they have the same exponent. In this case, both numbers are in scientific notation with an exponent of 3.

To add the numbers, we can simply add the coefficients:

(3.5 x 10^3) + (2.2 x 10^3) = 3.5 + 2.2 = 5.7

Therefore, the sum is 5.7 x 10^3.