Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
-$$\frac { 5 ^ { 8 } } { 5 ^ { 2 } }$$
A) 6
B) $\frac { 1 } { 5 ^ { 6 } }$
C) $5^6$
D) $25^6$

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When dividing powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents: $5^8 / 5^2 = 5^{8-2} = 5^6$.

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Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { 5 ^ { 8 } } { 5 ^ { 2 } }$