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Simplify the expression. Write your answer as a power.5^8/5^5​

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Answer:

5^3

Explanation:

First, find 5 to the 8th power:

5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 = 390, 625

Then, find 5 to the 5th power:

5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 = 3,125.

Finally, divided the two numbers:

390, 625/3,125 = 125

Now, right this as a power:

5^3

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