Simplify the Expression $x ^ { ( 6 + 6 a ) } \cdot x^{ ( 8 a + 6 )}$

question 196

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume that all variables represent nonzero integers.
- $x ^ { ( 6 + 6 a ) } \cdot x^{ ( 8 a + 6 ) }$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 a + 12}\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 a + 6}\)
• C) \(x ^ { - 2 a }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 14 a + 12 }\)

---

Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, which ultimately converts acoustic signals into electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Middle Ear

the part of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains three small bones transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Auditory Canal

A tube-like structure that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum, conducting sound waves to the eardrum.