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Simplify 12^16 over 12^4

User Eriuzo
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Answer:

12^(12)

Explanation:

(12^16)/(12^4)

Apply the law of exponents where a^b/a^c = a^(b - c)

12^(16 - 4)

= 12^(12)

User Ajreal
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Answer: 12¹²

Step-by-step Explanation: The 12's in this problem are bases so as you apply the quotient rule, subtract the exponents but leave the base alone to get 12¹².

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