Which of the following is equivalent to the expression 8 to the -5 power times 8 to the second power

A) 1/8 to the 7 power
B) 1/8 to the 3 power
C) 8 to the 3 power
D) 8 to the 7 power
I was in between b and c but im pretty sure its c is it?

1 answer

Nope. It's 8^-3, or 1/8^3

B