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When we multiply exponents, we add them together. That means that by adding the 8 and 9, we are left with (-5/7)^17.

Hi!

Since they are the same terms, both [tex]\frac{-5}{7}[/tex], we can multiply the exponents without any problem.

When multiplying exponents, you just add them together, and that's your new exponent!

[tex](\frac{-5}{7})^8*(\frac{-5}{7})^9[/tex]

[tex]8 + 9 = 17[/tex]

Your answer is [tex]\frac{-5}{7}[/tex]^17

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