Which expression is equivalent to open paren 5 x cubed close paren times 2 x cubed ?
Answer
A
1 comma 000 x to the 12th power
B
30 x to the 6th power
C
10 x to the 6th power
D
40 x to the 6th power
Explanation
Multiply the coefficients: 5 × 2 = 10. When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: x³ × x³ = x⁶. So the equivalent expression is 10x⁶, choice C.
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