Question

Simply 5^3/5^7 leaving your answer in index

Answer 1

Given

Explanation:

When the base is same but the exponents are different, the rule is that a^m/a^n

= a^m-n

So in this case let a be 5, m be 3 and n be 7

5^3/5^7

= 5^3-7

= 5^-4