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I know I’m probably overthinking it, but help? Also, please don’t just give the answer, but an explanation too!^^

I know I’m probably overthinking it, but help? Also, please don’t just give the answer-example-1
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The one that is not equivalent is k^6/k^15.

When multiplying exponents, you just add them:

k^8×k = k^9
k^7×k^2=k^9

When dividing exponents, you just subtract them:
k^13/k^4=k^9

As you can see, all of these equations so far equal k^9.

The reason why k^6/k^15 is not equivalent is because:
k^6/k^15=k^-9
(6-15=-9)
Our exponent, while still being 9, is now a negative nine and therefore not equivalent.
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