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Which of the following is equivalent to (2x^3)(3x^2)?

  1. 6x^3

  2. 6x^5

  3. 7x^5

  4. 10x^5

The correct answer is: 10x^5

The correct answer is (2x^3)(3x^2) = 6x^5. This can be found by adding the exponents when multiplying like terms. Option A, 6x^3, has the same base but the exponent is incorrect, so it is not equivalent. Option C, 7x^5, has both an incorrect coefficient and exponent, making it incorrect. Option D, 10x^5, has an incorrect coefficient, making it incorrect. Therefore, the only option that is equivalent to (2x^3)(3x^2) is option D, 6x^5.