In this question do I add, subtract, or multiply the exponents?
100^12
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100^8
A.100^96
B.100^4
C.100^20
Thank you
When multiplying/dividing, exponents are added/subtracted respectively.
100^12/100^8 = ?
To find the answer to this question, you need to know a basic exponent rule that states:
When dividing terms with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
So, in the expression (100^12)/(100^8), the base is 100, and the division tells us to subtract the exponents.
Therefore, the answer to this question is:
100^(12-8) = 100^4
Hence, the correct option is B. 100^4.