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Rewrite expression as a single power. 5^3/5^6

Rewrite expression as a single power. 5^3/5^6-example-1
User FMc
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Answer:

0.008

Explanation:

i did 5 to the 3rd power which is 125

Then i did 5 to the 6 power and got 15625

finally I divided the answers and got 0.008 or in 125

User WBC
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Answer:

1/125

Explanation:

Simply subtract the exponents

in this case 6 - 3 so then its now 5 / 5^3

now just make the numerator a 1

1 / 5^3

5x5x5 = 125

1/125

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