Question

Write your answer in exponential form. 8^5 multiply 8^-2

Answer 1

Answer: 8^3

Step-by-step explanation:

We want to multiply 8^5 multiply 8^-2

We would apply the rule of exponent;

a^b * a^c = a^(b + c)

By comparing both expressions,

a = 8

b = 5

c = - 2

Thus, we have

8^5 * 8^-2 = 8^(5 + - 2) = 8^(5 - 2)

= 8^3