Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$$6 ^ { 5 } \cdot 6 ^ { 8 }$$
A) $6^{13}$
B) $36^{40}$
C) $12^{13}$
D) $6^{40}$

Name: Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers. -\[6 ^ { 5 } \cdot 6 ^ { 8 }\] A) $6^{13}$ B) $36^{40}$ C) $12^{13}$ D) $6^{40}$
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When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. So, $6^5 \cdot 6^8 = 6^{5+8} = 6^{13}$.

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