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Need help ASAP! Simplify the expression so there is only one positive power for the base, -5. (The questions/answers are in the group chat.)

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Need help ASAP! Simplify the expression so there is only one positive power for the-example-1

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Answer: C

Explanation:

-5^7 ➗ -5^2

(-5)^(7-2)

-5^5

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The correct answer is C. -5^5.
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