Q. Select the equivalent expression.x6x5⋅x5x61x6x4x41
Apply Exponent Rule: Apply the exponent rule for multiplication, which states that when you multiply two powers with the same base, you add the exponents.So, x5×x5 becomes x5+5.Calculation: 5+5=10Therefore, x5×x5=x10.
Divide by Exponent Rule: Now, divide the result by x(6) using the exponent rule for division, which states that when you divide two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents.So, x(10)/x(6) becomes x(10−6).Calculation: 10−6=4Therefore, x(10)/x(6)=x4.
Check Answer Choices: Check the answer choices to see which one matches the result from Step 2.The correct answer is x4.
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