Question

simplify.
rewrite the expression in the form $x^n$.
$x^{2} \cdot x^{-12} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying terms with the same base, add exponents: $x^a \cdot x^b = x^{a+b}$

Step2: Calculate the new exponent

$x^{2 + (-12)} = x^{-10}$

Answer:

$x^{-10}$