Question

5-7). Simplify the following expression. Write the answer that contains exponents with positive exponents only.
x^-5x^-3

Answer 1

x^-8 = 1/x^8

Answer 2

x^-8=1/x^8 exponential property

Answer 3

\[1\over x ^{5}x ^{3}\]\[1\over x ^{8}\]

Answer 4

Memorize the laws for exponents, they are simple.
For multiplication exponents are added
Negative exponents become positive when the term is reciprocated.