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Multiply or divide as indicated.

a∧5 / a

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Hey there!

The answer should be a^4
User IReXes
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When dividing powers we simply subtract. a is a to the power of one. therefore using our powers , 5-1 is 4. So we have a to the power of 4.


a^(5)/a = a^(4)
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