Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$$\left( x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 5 }$$
A) $5 x ^ { 2 }$
B)$ x ^ { 10 }$
C) $x ^ { 7 }$
D) $10 \mathrm { x }$

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When simplifying an expression of the form $(x^a)^b$, the rule is to multiply the exponents, resulting in $x^{a \cdot b}$. Therefore, $(x^2)^5 = x^{2\cdot5} = x^{10}$.

Simplify the Expression (x2)5\left( x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 5 }(x2)5

Simplify the Expression $\left( x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 5 }$