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Explain how the Quotient of Powers Property was used to simplify this expression. 5 to the fourth power, over 25 = 5^2

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exponent subtract when numbers with exponents are divided

25 is 5^2

5^4/5^2 = 5^2

5^4 = 625

5^2 = 25

625/25 = 25

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