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5^6/5^?=1/25

FIND MISSING EXPONENT

EXTRA POINTS

5^6/5^?=1/25 FIND MISSING EXPONENT EXTRA POINTS-example-1
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

When the base are the same:

If you are multiplying, simply add the powers.

If you are dividing, simply subtract the powers.

In this case, you are dividing, so subtract:


(5^(6) )/(5^(8)) = 5^(6 - 8) = 5^(-2) = (1)/(25)

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