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Find the product. write your answer in exponential form 8^-9 x 8^4

User Atul Kumar
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Answer:


8^(-5)

Explanation:

When both terms share the same base, and you are multiplying, you are really adding the variables. Add:


8^(-9) * 8^(4)\\ = 8^(-9 + 4) = 8^(-5)\\\\8^(-5)is your answer.

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