Multiply and simplify.
-$a^{-8} \cdot a^{8}$
A) 1
B) - 1
C) $\frac{1}{a^{8}}$
D) 0

Name: Multiply and simplify. -$a^{-8} \cdot a^{8}$ A) 1 B) - 1 C) $\frac{1}{a^{8}}$ D) 0
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When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. Here, $a^{-8} \cdot a^{8} = a^{-8+8} = a^0$, and any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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Multiply and Simplify $a^{-8} \cdot a^{8}$ A) 1
B) - 1
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