Simplify (a²b³)(a³b²).
Aa^5 b^5CORRECT
Ba^6 b^6
Ca^5 b^6
Da^6 b^5
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Multiply same bases by adding exponents: a^(2+3) × b^(3+2) = a^5 b^5.
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