Question

simplify.
$v^5 \cdot v \cdot v^5$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite single $v$ as exponent form

$v = v^1$

Step2: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying like bases, add exponents: $v^a \cdot v^b = v^{a+b}$
$v^5 \cdot v^1 \cdot v^5 = v^{5+1+5}$

Step3: Calculate sum of exponents

$5+1+5 = 11$

Answer:

$v^{11}$