What is simplified form of (\frac{x^m}{x^n} \cdot x^p)
Using the laws of exponents, division of like bases gives \(x^m/x^n=x^{m-n}\). Multiplication of like bases then adds the exponents, so \(x^{m-n}\cdot x^p=x^{m-n+p}\). Option C incorrectly adds the exponents in the quotient, while option D uses the wrong sign for \(p\). This simplification is valid for \(x\neq0\). Exam tip: subtract exponents when dividing like bases and add them when multiplying like bases.