If x > 0, which of the following is equivalent to (x^3 * x^5) / x^2 ?

A x^4

B x^6

C x^8

D x^10

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Using exponent rules, x^3 * x^5 = x^(3+5) = x^8. Then, x^8 / x^2 = x^(8-2) = x^6.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If x > 0, which of the following is equivalent to (x^3 * x^5) / x^2 ?" is Option B: x^6.

The other options — A) x^4, C) x^8, D) x^10 — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Using exponent rules, x^3 * x^5 = x^(3+5) = x^8. Then, x^8 / x^2 = x^(8-2) = x^6.

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If x > 0, which of the following is equivalent to (x^3 * x^5) / x^2 ?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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