How would you guys approach this problem?
What is 2^5 + 2^5 + 3^5 + 3^5 + 3^5?
Ans: [spoiler]2^6 + 3^6[/spoiler]
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pandeyvineet24
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here is what you can do
2^5 + 2^5 + 3^5 + 3^5 + 3^5
= 2^5(1 + 1) + 3^5(1+1+1)
= 2 * 2^5 + 3 * 3^5
= 2^(5+1) + 3^(5+1)
=2^6 + 3^6
2^5 + 2^5 + 3^5 + 3^5 + 3^5
= 2^5(1 + 1) + 3^5(1+1+1)
= 2 * 2^5 + 3 * 3^5
= 2^(5+1) + 3^(5+1)
=2^6 + 3^6
