Question

7^2 times 7^8 / 7^4 =7^a /7^4 =7^b what does a and b equal ?

Answer 1

a = 10

b = 6

Explanation:

(7^2 * 7^8) / 7^4 = 7^a / 7^4

7^2 * 7^8 = 7^10

7^10 / 7^4 = 7^a / 7^4

7^10 = 7^a

a = 10

7^a / 7^4 = 7^b

7^10 / 7^4 = 7^10-4

7^6 = 7^b

b = 6