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Which expressions are equal to 6^3 x 2^6/2^3? A: 12^6 B: 12^3 C: 2^6 x 3^3 D: 6^3 E: 2^3 x 3^3

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

User Michael Williamson
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6³ x 2⁶ / 2³

Applying laws of indices: xᵃ / xᵇ = xᵃ₋ᵇ

6³ x 2⁶⁻³

6³ x 2³ Applying law of indices aⁿ ₓ bⁿ = (a ₓ b)ⁿ

=(6 x 2)
³

= 12³

Option B.

I hope this helped.
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