Q24 of 111 Page 337

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(–3)8 ÷ (–3)5 = (–3)

Again we have another law of indices which is as follows:

am ÷ an = a (m-n)


Here in the question,


a = -3


m = 8


n = 5


∴ m – n = 8 – 5


= 3


(-3)8 ÷ (-3)5 = (-3)3


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