Question

Simplify 12 to the 16th power over 12 to the 4th power

Answer 1

Hello there!


`( 12^(16))/(12^(4) )`

Do solve for this, we actually just have to do one thing since our number is the same - subtract the exponents.

When you divide by exponents, you are subtracting them.

For example;


`( x^(5) )/(x^(2) )`

Subtract the exponents.


`x^(3)` is your answer for this example.

Let's apply this to our current expression.


`( 12^(16))/(12^(4) )`

Subtract the exponents.


`12^(12)` is your simplified expression with exponents.

I hope this helps!