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A student claims the expressions 5^7/5^3 and 5^6 x 5^-2 are equivalent is the student correct?

User Jclangst
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Answer:

Explanation:

No, because 5^7/5^3=5^4

And 5^6*5^-2=5^(6+2)*1=5^8

So no the student is wrong.

User Shaun Harker
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