Use the laws of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
-$x^{1 / 7} \cdot x^{6 / 7}$
A) $\frac{1}{x}$
B) $x^{6 / 7}$
C) $x^{6 / 49}$
D) $x$

Name: Use the laws of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents. -$x^{1 / 7} \cdot x^{6 / 7}$ A) $\frac{1}{x}$ B) $x^{6 / 7}$ C) $x^{6 / 49}$ D) $x$
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When multiplying expressions with the same base, you add the exponents: $x^{1/7} \cdot x^{6/7} = x^{(1/7 + 6/7)} = x^{7/7} = x^1 = x$.

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Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify $x^{1 / 7} \cdot x^{6 / 7}$