Identify rule for dividing powers: Identify the rule for dividing powers with the same base.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: am/an=a(m−n).
Apply rule to given expression: Apply the rule to the given expression m8m7.Subtract the exponents: 7−8=−1.
Write result in exponential notation: Write the result in exponential notation.The result is m−1.
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