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Mateo says that 6⁸÷3⁴= 64 or 1,296 by applying the Quotient of Powers Law. Is Mateo correct? Explain.​

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Answer:

6⁸÷3⁴ = 20736

Explanation:


  • 6^8/3^4


  • = (2* 3)^8/3^4


  • = 2^8 * 3^8/3^4


  • = 2^8 * 3^(8-4)


  • = 2^8 * 3^(4)


  • = 256 * 81


  • 6^8/3^4= 20,736

  • So, 6⁸÷3⁴ is neither equal to 64 nor 1296. It is equal to 20,736.
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