Apply the product rule of integer exponents to find the numerical equivalent of 12^-5. 12^7. Show vour work and explain how you used the product rule of integer exponents. (2 points)
The product rule of integer exponents states that for any real number a and any integers m and n:
a^m * a^n = a^(m + n)
To find the numerical equivalent of 12^-5 * 12^7, we use the product rule and add the exponents:
12^-5 * 12^7 = 12^(-5 + 7) = 12^2
Therefore, the numerical equivalent of 12^-5 * 12^7 is 12^2.