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Which expression is equivalent to 16x^15?

a. (2x³)⁵
b. (4x⁶)² · x³
c. 2x⁵ · 8x³
d. 2x⁵ · (2x)³

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b
(4x^6)^2 . x^3 = 16 x^12 . x^3 = 16x^15
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Answer is b
As powers add when base is same
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