Pre-Algebra Math- Express using Positive Exponents

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It says "Simplify. Express using positive exponents."

s^-5 times s^7

pretty sure the answer is 1/s^2 though

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Explanation & Answer

when we multiply exponents we powers if the base is equal. 


Therefore in our case above, 


we have  s^-5 x s^7 = s^(-5+7) =s^2


and therefore the answer is supposed to be s^2


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