Question

Simplify. ( exponents )

Answer 1

We need only realize that 1(-8)(-6)=48 to see that C) is the only answer from those choices that can be an answer.

Answer 2

The numbers are multiplied in normal way:- v-8*-6 = 16

when multiplying exponential terms the exponents are ADDED

x^6 * x * x^3  = x^(6+1+ 3)  = x^10

y^2 * y^2 = y^5

so the correct  choice is 

14x^10y^5