Question

simplify (\frac{a^{-5}}{a^{-6}}). write your answer with a positive exponent only.

Explanation:

Step1: Use exponent - rule $\frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m - n}$

$a^{-5}\div a^{-6}=a^{-5-(-6)}$

Step2: Simplify the exponent

$a^{-5 + 6}=a^{1}=a$

Answer:

$a$