Q. Select the equivalent expression.x4⋅x8x6x181x6x61x18
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression using the properties of exponents.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.x4⋅x8x6=x6−4−8
Perform Exponent Subtraction: Perform the subtraction of the exponents. x(6−4−8)=x(2−8)=x−6
Convert Negative Exponent: Convert the negative exponent to a positive exponent in the denominator. x−6 is equivalent to (1)/(x6)
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