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Which expression is equivalent to x^4 • x^−2?

(A)x^−8
(B)x^2
(C)x^6
(D)-8 • x

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Answer:

B: x^2

Step-by-step explanation

because when two variables with exponents are multiplied therefore the exponents are added and 4 + (-2) = 2 so X^2

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents


a^(m) ×
a^(n)
a^((m+n))

Given


x^(4) ×
x^(-2) =
x^((4-2)) = x² → B

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