Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $x ^ { 8 } x ^ { - 6 }$

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Short Answer

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $x ^ { 8 } x ^ { - 6 }$

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