Simplify the Expression $$6 ^ { 5 } \cdot 6 ^ { 8 }$$

question 313

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$6 ^ { 5 } \cdot 6 ^ { 8 }$$

• A) \(6^{13}\)
• B) \(36^{40}\)
• C) \(12^{13}\)
• D) \(6^{40}\)

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