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Multiply or divide as indicated x^-8/x^-7

User Exploit
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Answer:

x^-1

Explanation:

Hope this helps. Just did this lesson, it was the correct answer.

User MKaz
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Answer:

1/x

Explanation:

When we divide exponents with the same base, we subtract the exponents

a^b/ a^c = a^(b-c)

x^-8/x^-7

x^(-8- -7)

x^ (-8+7)

x^ -1

Remember that negative exponents take it from the numerator to the denominator.

1/x

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