When multiplying two powers, if their bases are the same, then you simply add the exponents:
[tex]\frac{8^5*8^3*8^2}{8^8} =\frac{8^{5+3+2}}{8^8} =\frac{8^{10}}{8^8}[/tex]
When dividing two powers, if their bases are the same, you simply minus the exponents.
[tex]\frac{8^{10}}{8^8}=8^{10-8}=8^2[/tex]
Thus when the expression is simplified, the answer as a power is [tex]8^2[/tex]
Answer: 8^2
Hope that helps!
