Use the product rule to simplify the expression.
-$\left( 4 x ^ { 5 } \right) \left( - 9 x ^ { 7 } \right.$
A) $36 x ^ { 12 }$
B) $36 x ^ { 35 }$
C) $- 36 x ^ { 12 }$
D) $- 36 x ^ { 35 }$

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The product rule for exponents states that when multiplying two powers that have the same base, you can add the exponents. Thus, $4x^5 \times -9x^7 = -36x^{5+7} = -36x^{12}$.

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Use the Product Rule to Simplify the Expression $\left( 4 x ^ { 5 } \right) \left( - 9 x ^ { 7 } \right.$