Use the laws of exponents to simplify. Do not use negative exponents in your answer.
-$\frac { 2 ^ { - 7 } } { 2 ^ { 3 } }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { 2 ^ { 10 } }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 2 ^ { 4 } }$
C) $2 ^ { 4 }$
D) $2 ^ { 10 }$

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $2^{-7} / 2^3 = 2^{-7-3} = 2^{-10}$, which simplifies to $\frac{1}{2^{10}}$.

Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify 2−723\frac { 2 ^ { - 7 } } { 2 ^ { 3 } }232−7​

Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify $\frac { 2 ^ { - 7 } } { 2 ^ { 3 } }$