Simplify the expression to a form in which x is raised to a single integer power. fraction numerator x to the power of 8 x to the power of short dash 1 end exponent over denominator x to the power of short dash 5 end exponent end fraction A.) x squared B.) x to the power of 10 C.) x to the power of 12 D.) x to the power of 14 Submit My Answer Report an issue with this question Negative Exponents Sophia Sophia PDF Version what's covered In this lesson, you will learn to simplify an expression with negative exponents. Specifically, this lesson will cover: 1. Zero Property 2. Negative Exponents Formulas to Know 1. Zero Property There are a few special exponent properties that deal with exponents that are not positive. The first is considered in the following example: EXAMPLE Simplify a cubed over a cubed. a cubed over a cubed The expression. fraction numerator a a a over denominator a a a end fraction We can rewrite exponents as repeated multiplication. 1 over 1 equals 1 All the as are reduced, leaving the number 1 in both the numerator and denominator. a to the power of