Divide and simplify: 7^8/7^2
when dividing, subtract exponents.
7^8/7^2 = 7^(8-2) = 7^6
Think about it. What you have is
7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7
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7*7
two of the factors cancel out, leaving 7^6 in the top.
7^8/7^2 = 7^(8-2) = 7^6
Think about it. What you have is
7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7
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7*7
two of the factors cancel out, leaving 7^6 in the top.