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simplify:

( k cdot k^3 )

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Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule

When multiplying variables with exponents, \(a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n}\). Here, \(k\) can be written as \(k^1\), so \(k \cdot k^3 = k^1 \cdot k^3\).

Step2: Apply the rule

Add the exponents: \(1 + 3 = 4\), so \(k^1 \cdot k^3 = k^{4}\).

Answer:

\(k^4\)