To simplify the expression \( 4^{10} \) using the Power Rule of Exponents, we can express it as \( (4^5)^2 \) since \( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \) is the Power Rule.
This means we can write:
\[ 4^{10} = (4^5)^2 \]
Now, let's look at the response options provided:
- \( (4^{12})^2 \) – This simplifies to \( 4^{24} \), which is not equivalent.
- \( (4^2)^8 \) – This simplifies to \( 4^{16} \), which is not equivalent.
- \( (4^5)^2 \) – This simplifies to \( 4^{10} \), which is equivalent.
- \( 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 \) – This is \( 4^7 \), which is not equivalent.
Among these options, the correct response is:
\( (4^5)^2 \) (assuming this option is listed; it is the correct equivalent expanded expression for \( 4^{10} \)).