James simplified the following expression: 3^2*3^5=3^10. explain his error using math talk and solve for the correct answer. include content vocabulary in your explanation.

James multiplied the exponents ^2 and ^5 instead of adding them together. The correct answer is 3^7

3^2 * 3^5

3^2+5

3^7

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