Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.r9⋅r8⋅r-5______
Identify operation for exponents: Identify the operation needed for the exponents 9, 8, and −5. When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents.
Combine exponents: Combine the exponents by adding them together.r9×r8×r−5=r(9+8−5)
Perform addition of exponents: Perform the addition of the exponents. r9+8−5=r17−5=r12
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