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Algebra.

Please help. Algebra.-example-1
User Rjmurt
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Answer:

?=3

Explanation:

Okay so with exponents, when multiplying exponents with the same base, you add them.

In your case, we have a^? * a^4=a^7 (this is the only part you need to solve)

so ?+4=7

?=7-4=3

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User Eitan
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Answer:

"?" = 3

Explanation:

The answer can be gotten by subtracting 4 from 7. The 4 is the exponent in (4a^4b), and the 7 is the exponent in 16a^7b. So:

7 - 4 = 3

Therefore, the "?" = 3

Hope this helps :)

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