Apply the Property of Negative Integer Exponents to generate an expression equivalent to 7^-3 x 7^-5 with positive exponents only.

7^-3 x 7^-5 = {blank}

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To simplify the expression 73×75 using the property of negative integer exponents, we first use the rule that states:

am×an=a(m+n)

Applying this rule:

73×75=7(3+5)=78

Now, to express 78 with a positive exponent, we can use the property that states:

am=1am

Thus,

78=178

Therefore, the expression 73×75 with positive exponents only is:

178

So, filling in the blank:

73×75=178