The expression is .

Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: a^m · aⁿ = a^{m + n}.

5⁶ · 5² = 5^{6 + 2}

= 5⁸                               (Add exponents: 6 + 2 = 8)

The product of 5⁶ · 5² is 5⁸.