SOLUTION: can you Simplify eight to the negative fifth divided by eight to the negative third.

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: can you Simplify eight to the negative fifth divided by eight to the negative third.      Log On


   

Question 890936: can you Simplify eight to the negative fifth divided by eight to the negative third.
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8^(-5)/8^(-3) = 1/8^5 divided by 1/8^3
1/8^5 divided by 1/8^3 = 1/8^5 times 8^3/1 = 8^3/8^5
8^3/8^5 = 8^(3-5) = 8^(-2)
8^(-2) = 1/8^2

Answer: 1/64