Question

What is the value of n in the equation below? 12^n/ 12^5

Answer 1

the value of n is 9.

Explanation:

cross multiply

it will become 12^n= 12^5×12^4

using the laws of indices

12^n=12^(5+4)

12^n=12^9

equate the powers

n=9

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

12^n/12^5=12^4

n-5=4

n=9