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A number to the 12th power divided by the same number to the 9th power equals 125 what is the number

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If x to the 12th power is divided by x to the 9th power:

Since they share same bases, and are being divided, it would be the same as x^{12 - 9), or x^{3}

Now, simply find the cube root of 125, which is 5.

Therefore, the number (x) must be equal to 5.

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