simplify. rewrite the expression in the form $a^n$. $a^5 \\cdot a^{-3} …

$simplify. rewrite the expression in the form $a^n$. $a^5 \\cdot a^{-3} …$

simplify. rewrite the expression in the form $a^n$. $a^5 \cdot a^{-3} = $

When multiplying like bases, add exponents: $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$

$a^{5 + (-3)} = a^{5-3} = a^2$

$a^2$