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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^4*x^-8 simplify

OpenStudy (alienium):

x-4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You would add the exponents so -8 + 4 equals 4 just like Alienium said.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you would get \[x^4\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I guess I need to put a 1 over it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-4 not 4 lol

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