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Find missing factor 7^-5 = blank × 7^6

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Answer:

7^-11

Explanation:

Given the expression 7^-5 = blank × 7^6

Let the blank be x

7^-5 = x × 7^6

x = 7^-5/7^6

According to law of indices a^b/a^c = a^b-c

x = 7^(-5-6)

x = 7^-11

Hence the missing factor is 7^-11

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