Question

Evaluate
12^-8 over 12^-9=

Answer 1

The Answer is 12. (Someone deleted my answer because I didn't show any work.)

Explanation:

1. 12^-8/12^-9 --> 12^-8-(-9)

2. 12^-8+9

3. 12^1= 12

4. Therefore the answer is 12.

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

We know that a^b / a^c = a^ (b-c)

12 ^ -8 / 12 ^ -9

12 ^ (-8 - -9)

12 ^ (-8+9)

12 ^ 1

12