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Simplify.
Rewrite the expression in the form 5^n

Simplify. Rewrite the expression in the form 5^n-example-1

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Answer:


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

Explanation:

Given


(5^(-5))/(5^8)

Required

Express as
5^n

We have:


(5^(-5))/(5^8)

Apply second law of indices


(a^m)/(a^n) = a^(m-n)

So, we have:


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


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

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