To simplify the expression \( (X^3)^2 \) using the properties of exponents, we apply the power of a power property, which states that \( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \).
So, we have:
\[ (X^3)^2 = X^{3 \cdot 2} = X^6 \]
At this point, you need to clarify how exactly you want to combine this with the coefficient. However, if you mean to express \( 8X^6 \), \( 4X^6 \), \( 16X^6 \), or \( 16X^5 \) based on some prior context, we can assert that you would end up with \( X^6 \) itself, with any numerical coefficient depending on the context or preceding expressions.
Assuming you have a coefficient of 8, 4, 16, or others, we can summarize:
- If you have \( 8 \cdot (X^6) \), it simplifies to \( 8X^6 \).
- If you have \( 4 \cdot (X^6) \), it simplifies to \( 4X^6 \).
- If you have \( 16 \cdot (X^6) \), it simplifies to \( 16X^6 \).
- If you have \( 16 \cdot (X^5) \), it simply remains \( 16X^5\).
Thus, the specific simplification would depend on the context you are referring to. The exponent simplification leads to \( X^6 \).