Simplify each expression, first as a base to a single power, then, if possible, as a decimal.
-$5 ^ { 3 } \cdot x ^ { 23 } \cdot x ^ { 32 }$
A) $125 x ^ { 55 }$
B) $25 x ^ { 55 }$
C) $125 x ^ { 65 }$
D) $25 x ^ { 56 }$
E) None of these

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The expression simplifies to $5^3 \cdot x^{23+32} = 125x^{55}$ because when you multiply powers with the same base, you add the exponents.

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Simplify Each Expression, First as a Base to a Single $5 ^ { 3 } \cdot x ^ { 23 } \cdot x ^ { 32 }$