Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
-$\frac { 3 ^ { - 5 } } { 3 ^ { - 3 } }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { 3 ^ { 8 } }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 3 ^ { 2 } }$
C) $3 ^ { 8 }$
D) $3 ^ { 2 }$

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $3^{-5} / 3^{-3} = 3^{-5 - (-3)} = 3^{-2} = \frac{1}{3^2}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { 3 ^ { - 5 } } { 3 ^ { - 3 } }$