We are given the following expression
[tex]5x^3\cdot2x^7[/tex]
We are asked to provide justification on how it is being simplified.
Step 1: Justification
Since the base is the same (x) the coefficients are multiplied together.
[tex]mx^a\cdot nx^b=m\cdot n\cdot x^a\cdot x^b[/tex]
Step 2: Justification
Combining the like terms together
[tex]m\cdot n\cdot x^a\cdot x^b=(m\cdot n)\cdot(x^a\cdot x^b)[/tex]
Step 3: Justification
Apply the exponent's rule (since the base is the same their powers can be added)
[tex]x^a\cdot x^b=x^{a+b}[/tex]