Question

Solve for m
please answer fast take 15 points
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Answer 1

Answer:

5 to the power -3

Step-by-step explanation:

follow the rule

u will see that

division of exponents if the variable are same , u will give to substract the exponents then normal equation

Answer 2

Solution -

$( - 5) {}^{m - 1} \div ( - 5) {}^{2} = ( - 5) { }^{ - 8}$

${( - 5)}^{m - 1 - 2} = {( - 5)}^{ - 8}$

${( - 5)}^{m - 3} = {( - 5)}^{ - 8}$

$m - 3 = - 8$

$m = - 8 + 3$

$m = - 5$