Multiply or divide as indicated x^-8/x^-7

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Step-by-step explanation:

When we divide exponents with the same base, we subtract the exponents

a^b / a^c = a^ (b-c)

x^-8/x^-7

x^ (-8 - - 7)

x^ (-8+7)

x^ - 1

Remember that negative exponents take it from the numerator to the denominator.

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