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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to the one shown below?

7¹3/7⁷
A. 7⁶
B. 7²0
C. 7⁹1
D. 7⁵

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Final answer:

The expression 7¹³/7⁷ simplifies to 7¹³-7, which is equal to 7⁶ by subtracting the exponents of the like base.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which expression is equivalent to 7¹³/7⁷. When dealing with exponentiation and division of the same base, we can subtract the exponents. Therefore, 7¹³/7⁷ simplifies to 7¹³-7, which equals 7⁶. There is no need to calculate the actual value of these numbers, just apply the rule that when you divide powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents.

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