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Simplify a5/a2. can someone help fast

Simplify a5/a2. can someone help fast-example-1
User Amari
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Answer:

Explanation:

We know that,


\frac{ {x}^(a) }{ {x}^(b) } = {x}^(a - b) \\

In the same way, let us solve the given sum.


\frac{ {a}^(5) }{ {a}^(2) } = {a}^(5 - 2) = {a}^(3) \\

User Reynald
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Answer:

a^3

Explanation:

a^5/a^2

When dividing exponents with the same base, we can subtract the exponents

a^ ( 5-2)

a^3

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