Question

Find the quotient.

4^10
____

4^2

A. 4^8

B. 4^13

C. 4^-8

D. 4^-12

Answer 1

A. 4^8

Explanation:

When you divide powers with the same base, use the same base, and subtract the exponents.

Here is the rule:

`(a^m)/(a^n) = a^(m - n)`

Here is your problem:

`(4^(10))/(4^2) = 4^(10 - 2) = 4^8`

Answer 2

Explanation:

`(4^(10))/(4^2) = 4^(10 - 2) = 4^8`

Alternative A

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