Using the properties of exponents, which expression is equivalent to x16⋅x16

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1x√3
Start Fraction 1 over root index 3 Start Root x End Root End Fraction

x−−√36
root index 36 Start Root x End Root

x−−√
Start Root x End Root

x−−√3
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The expression \( x^{16} \cdot x^{16} \) can be simplified using the properties of exponents. According to the property \( a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} \):

\[ x^{16} \cdot x^{16} = x^{16 + 16} = x^{32} \]

None of the provided responses seem to directly match \( x^{32} \). If you are looking for an equivalent expression in terms of square roots, \( x^{32} \) can also be expressed as:

\[ (x^2)^{16} = \sqrt{x^{32}}^2 \]

Since \( x^{32} \) does not appear among the options you've given, could you please confirm them or provide additional context?