Question

simplify.
rewrite the expression in the form $a^{n}$.
$\frac{a^{-13}}{a^{-6}} = $

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent division rule

When dividing like bases, subtract exponents: $\frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}$
$\frac{a^{-13}}{a^{-6}}=a^{-13 - (-6)}$

Step2: Simplify the exponent

Calculate the subtraction of exponents:
$a^{-13 + 6}=a^{-7}$

Answer:

$a^{-7}$