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If (16^x) * (8^x) / (2^x) = 2^y, what is y in terms of x?

A 5x
B 6x
C 7x
D 8x

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Convert all bases to 2: (2^4)^x * (2^3)^x / 2^x = 2^(4x) * 2^(3x) / 2^x. This simplifies to 2^(4x + 3x - x) = 2^(6x). Thus, y = 6x.

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