Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify Each Expression Using $$\left( x ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { - 6 }$$

question 213

Multiple Choice

Use the laws of exponents to simplify each expression using positive exponents only. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$\left( x ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { - 6 }$$

• A) \(- 6 x ^ { 8 }\)
• B) \(- 6 x ^ { 48 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } {x 48 }\)
• D) \(- x ^ { 48 }\)

Comprehend the role of fixed and variable costs in budgeting and financial performance evaluation.

Understand the process and importance of comparing actual costs and revenues to budgeted amounts.

Grasp the significance of activity levels in the management of costs and the preparation of flexible budgets.

Interpret the implications of variances on material cost and efficiency.

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A state where supply and demand balance, and as a result, prices become stable.

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