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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What would I do to simplify(down below)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5^3 * 5^2 = 5^5 (5^5)/(5^7) = 1/5^2 = 1/25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5^x * 5^x = 5^(x+x) 5^x ---- = 1/(5^(x-(x-1)) 5^(x-1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5^x ---- = 1/5^(x-(x+1)) 5^x+1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so all I have to do is basically add together the exponent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If they have the same base, then add. In this case, the base is 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply The Numerator Then Divide or You Could Simplify First Either Way

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok I get it now thanks guys

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Always Welcome ♥♥ If you need anymore help message me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when dividing exponents with the same base, keep the base, switch the fraction, and make the negative number positive. 5-7 = -2 5^-2 = 1/5^2 = 1/25

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