Question

Simplify the expression. Write your answer as a power.

Answer 1

When multiplying two powers, if their bases are the same, then you simply add the exponents:

`(8^5*8^3*8^2)/(8^8) =(8^(5+3+2))/(8^8) =(8^(10))/(8^8)`

When dividing two powers, if their bases are the same, you simply minus the exponents.

`(8^(10))/(8^8)=8^(10-8)=8^2`

Thus when the expression is simplified, the answer as a power is
`8^2`

Answer: 8^2

Hope that helps!