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Simplify each expression.a. $x^{-5} \cdot x^{3}$b. $w^{-2} w^{-4} w^{5}$c. $\frac{y^{10} y^{0}}{y^{7}}$
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According to the laws of exponents, when we multiply two exponents with the same base, we add their powers. So, we have $x^{-5+3}$. Show more…
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