First, simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
(2x^2)^9 = 2^9 x^(29) = 512x^18
(2x^3)^6 = 2^6 x^(36) = 64x^18
Now, substitute these values back into the original expression:
(512x^18 - 64x^18) / 16x^18
Simplify further:
448x^18 / 16x^18 = 28
Therefore, the simplified expression is 28.
First, simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
(2x^2)^9 = 2^9 x^(29) = 512x^18
(2x^3)^6 = 2^6 x^(36) = 64x^18
Now, substitute these values back into the original expression:
(512x^18 - 64x^18) / 16x^18
Simplify further:
448x^18 / 16x^18 = 28
Therefore, the simplified expression is 28.