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Powers with the same base:

Powers with the same base:-example-1
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12ⁿ / 12⁵ = 12⁴

12ⁿ = 12⁴ * 12⁵

12ⁿ = 12⁴ ⁺ ⁵

12ⁿ = 12⁴ ⁺ ⁵

12ⁿ = 12

Comparing, since the bases are the same, implies the powers are the same as well.

n = 9
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