Simplify the Expression $$x ^ { 4 } \cdot x ^ { 2 }$$

question 299

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$x ^ { 4 } \cdot x ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 8 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 6 }\)
• C) \(( 2 x ) ^ { 6 }\)
• D) \(( 2 x ) ^ { 8 }\)

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