SOLUTION: Find the product or quotient. Write your answer using only positive exponents. 7^-8 x 7^2 Any help with this equation woul be <b>GREATLY</b> appreciated.

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Question 108966: Find the product or quotient. Write your answer using only positive exponents.
7^-8 x 7^2
Any help with this equation woul be GREATLY appreciated.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you multiply exponential expression with the same base, you add exponents.
x%5Em%2Ax%5En=x%5E%28m%2Bn%29
7%5E-8%2A7%5E2=7%5E%28-6%29
7%5E-8%2A7%5E2=1%2F7%5E%286%29