7^14 x 7^-5

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To simplify the expression \( 7^{14} \times 7^{-5} \), you can use the property of exponents that states \( a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \).

Applying this property:

\[ 7^{14} \times 7^{-5} = 7^{14 + (-5)} = 7^{14 - 5} = 7^9 \]

So, the simplified expression is:

\[ 7^9 \]