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I dont understand index form please help

I dont understand index form please help-example-1

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When we multiply powers with the same base, we add the powers together. This will give us:


(3^8*3^4)/(3^2 * 3^8) \\(3^(12) )/(3^(10))\\

When we divide the fractions with the same base then we subtract the exponents:

3^12 / 3^10 = 3^12-10 = 3^2

I hope this helps! :)

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