Question

Which of the following is equal to 6^5 - 6^4 / 5 = ?

a) 1/5 b) 6/5 c) 6^3 d) 6^4 / 5 e) 6^4

Answer 1

`6^4`

Explanation:

We'd solve the exponents first:

`6^5 = 7776`

`6^4 = 1296`

Subtract:

7776 - 1296 = 6480

Divide:

`6480/5 = 1296`

We already know
`6^4 = 1296`

Our answer is
`6^4`

Answer 2

6^4

Explanation:

6^5 - 6^4 / 5 = ?

Factor out a 6^4

6^4(6-1)

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5

Simplify

6^4(5)

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5

Cancel the 5's

6^4