SOLUTION: how to simplify p to the fifth power divided by p to the 8th power

Algebra ->  Exponents -> SOLUTION: how to simplify p to the fifth power divided by p to the 8th power      Log On


   

Question 710305:

how to simplify p to the fifth power divided by p to the 8th power
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P^5/P^8=P(5-8)=P^(-3)=1/P^3 ANS.