Definition of Exponent Rule: Multiplying like bases

When multiplying two numbers with the same base, the exponents can be combined by adding them together. This rule states that when multiplying two numbers with the same base, you can add the exponents together to simplify the expression.

For example, if you have x^2 * x^3, you can combine the exponents and rewrite the expression as x^(2+3) = x^5.