Question

Simplify. Rewrite the expression in the form of 5^n. What is 5^-5\5^8.

Answer 1

remember that
`(x^m)/(x^n)=x^(m-n)`

so

`(5^(-5))/(5^8)=5^(-5-8)=5^(-13)`

Answer 2

`\cfrac{5^(-5)}{5^8} =5^(-5-8)=5^(-13)`