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Simplify. rewrite the expression in the form b^nb ​n ​​ b, start superscript, n, end superscript. b^{-6}\cdot b^{11}

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After solving
b ^(-6) .
b ^(11) we get
b ^5.

Let's simplify the expression:


b ^(-6) .
b ^(11)

Combine exponents:


b ^(-6) .
b ^(11)

As the base are same their powers are going to add

=
b^(11-6)

=
b ^5

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