Question

C an you simplify 5^-8 x 5^4

Answer 1

Answer:

1/625

Step-by-step explanation:

Exponent Rule: $(b^m)(b^n) = b^{m+n}$

Exponent Rule: $b^{-m}=\frac{1}{b^m}$

5⁻⁸ · 5⁴ = -8 + 4 = -4

5⁻⁴

1/5⁴

1/625