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Which shows the correct simplification of product of powers?
7^8 · 7-4 = 78· (–4) = 7–32
7^8 · 7–4 = 78 ÷ (–4) = 7–2
7^8 · 7–4 = 78 + (–4) = 74
7^8 · 7–4 = 78 - (–4) = 712
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The third option is correct.
Use the rule a^m · a^n = a^(m+n). Here 7^8 · 7^(−4) = 7^(8 + (−4)) = 7^4 = 2401.
Use the rule a^m · a^n = a^(m+n). Here 7^8 · 7^(−4) = 7^(8 + (−4)) = 7^4 = 2401.
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