What is the result of 8^6 x 8^9?

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The result of multiplying two powers with the same base can be found by adding the exponents. In this case, both terms have the base of 8.

When you multiply (8^6) and (8^9), you add the exponents:

[

8^6 \times 8^9 = 8^{(6 + 9)} = 8^{15}

]

Thus, the correct expression for the product of these two powers is (8^{15}).

Among the provided options, the one that accurately represents this result is the expression 8 raised to the 15th power. The other options do not correctly reflect the property of exponents or provide equivalent expressions.

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