The expression is .
Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: am · an = am + n.
(– 2)3 · (– 2)2 = (– 2)3 + 2
= (– 2)5 (Add exponents: 3 + 2 = 5)
The product of (– 2)3 · (– 2)2 is (– 2)5.
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