Question

simplify. express your answer as a single term, without a denominator.
$c^{-8} \cdot c^{-1}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying terms with the same base, add exponents: $c^m \cdot c^n = c^{m+n}$

Step2: Calculate sum of exponents

$c^{-8 + (-1)} = c^{-9}$

Answer:

$c^{-9}$