1. The problem is to simplify the expression $m \times m^5$. 2. Recall the rule of exponents: when multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents. That is, $a^x \times a^y = a^{x+y}$. 3. Here, the base is $m$, and the exponents are $1$ (since $m = m^1$) and $5$. 4. Applying the rule: $$m^1 \times m^5 = m^{1+5} = m^6$$ 5. So, the simplified form of $m \times m^5$ is $m^6$.