Question

The expression (x^-8) (x^3) is equivalent to the expression x^n. what is the value of n?​

Answer 1

n=-5

Explanation:

You must multiply
`x^(-8)*x^(3)`. The laws of exponents state that when multiplying exponents of the same base, you can just add the exponents and raise the base to the sum of the exponents. So,
`x^(-8)*x^(3)=x^((-8+3))=x^(-5)`. Since our end product is
`x^(-5)`, n is equal to -5.