SOLUTION: simplify and write your answer with a positive exponent.
x to the -8 power OVER x to the -12 power
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Question 124505: simplify and write your answer with a positive exponent.
x to the -8 power OVER x to the -12 power
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
when dividing exponentiated quantities that have the same base, subtract the exponents
(x^(-8))/(x^(-12))=x^(-8-(-12))=x^4
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