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Simplify: [tex]2\left(x^2\right)^3[/tex]

A. [tex]8x^5[/tex]
B. [tex]2x^5[/tex]
C. [tex]2x^6[/tex]
D. [tex]8x^6[/tex]

Answer :

Sure! Let's simplify the expression [tex]\(2(x^2)^3\)[/tex] step-by-step.

1. Understand the expression:
- You have the expression [tex]\(2(x^2)^3\)[/tex].

2. Apply the power rule for exponents:
- The power rule states that [tex]\((a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}\)[/tex]. Apply this to [tex]\((x^2)^3\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
(x^2)^3 = x^{2 \times 3} = x^6
\][/tex]

3. Multiply the simplified expression by 2:
- Now, substitute [tex]\(x^6\)[/tex] back into the expression and multiply by 2:
[tex]\[
2 \cdot x^6 = 2x^6
\][/tex]

So, the simplified expression is [tex]\(\boxed{2x^6}\)[/tex].