1. The problem asks if $4 \times x^5$ is the same as $4 \times x \times x^4$. 2. Recall the rule of exponents: when multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents. 3. So, $x \times x^4 = x^{1+4} = x^5$. 4. Therefore, $4 \times x \times x^4 = 4 \times x^5$. 5. Both expressions are equal because they simplify to the same term. Final answer: Yes, $4 \times x^5$ is the same as $4 \times x \times x^4$.