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Simplify the expression. Your answer must contain only positive exponents.
(7^-8)(7^3)

User Mgear
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Answer:


(1)/(7^5)

Explanation:

When multiplying bases that are the same with different exponents, you add the exponents:


7^(-8)*7^3=7^(-8+3)=7^(-5)=(1)/(7^5)

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