Write the following products using exponential form:
210×23
Exponents can be added only when the bases are the same.
In 210×23, the base is same which is 2.
So, for any non-zero integer a and whole numbers mandn,
am×an=am+n
So, 210×23=210+3 (Here, a=2,m=10,n=3)
=213.
Therefore, 210×23=213.