. Generate an equivalent expression to

13^ 6 ∙ 13
−1/2

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To simplify the expression \( 13^6 \cdot 13^{-1/2} \), we can use the properties of exponents.

We can combine the exponents since they have the same base:

\[ 13^6 \cdot 13^{-1/2} = 13^{6 + (-1/2)} = 13^{6 - 1/2} \]

Now, we can convert \( 6 \) to a fraction to facilitate the subtraction:

\[ 6 = \frac{12}{2} \]

So, we have:

\[ 6 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{12}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{12 - 1}{2} = \frac{11}{2} \]

Thus, the expression simplifies to:

\[ 13^{\frac{11}{2}} \]

Therefore, the equivalent expression is:

\[ 13^{\frac{11}{2}} \]