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5^5 over 5^8
simplify​

User Mdogan
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Explanation:

5⁵/5⁸

= 5^5-8

= 5^-3

or

(-5)×(-5)×(-5)

= -125

By the law

a^m÷ a^n = a^m-n

User Taalib
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