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Negative Power Rule- Note that you CANNOT have a negative power.
example: 5 to the 6th power divided by 5 to the 8th power
then, SUBTRACT the exponents, and simplify.
solution: 5 to the 6th-8th power=5 to the -2nd power
AND
example: 5 to the 6th power divided by 5 to the 8th power
then, SUBTRACT the exponents, and simplify.
solution: 5 to the 6th-8th power=5 to the -2nd power
AND
5 to the negative 8 power is not a simplified answer. 1 over 5 to the positive 8 power is a simplified answer.
solution: 5 to the -2nd power=1 over 5 to the 2nd poweeam
solution: 5 to the -2nd power=1 over 5 to the 2nd poweeam