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Simplify.

8^-4
8-^10 thats a fraction to
A) 8^-14
B) 8^-6
C) 8^6
D) 8^14

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We have 8^(-4) over 8^(-10). The bases are both 8, so we subtract the exponents (numerator minus denominator).


(8^(-4))/(8^(-10)) = 8^(-4-(-10)) = 8^(-4+10) = 8^(6)

The final answer is choice C) 8^6

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