Rules of Exponents
There are many rules that apply to operations involving exponents. In this question, we'll need the following:
The division rule
- ⇒
![(a^n)/(a^m)=a^(n-m)](https://img.qammunity.org/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/jvutdq6j551w6jl6n14fynyecyltka0z3o.png)
Solving the Question
We're given:
(solve for k.)
⇒ Rewrite as a fraction:
![(z^(21))/(z^7)=z^k](https://img.qammunity.org/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/rlrxutg786zsys7jgzkkst8eahtyt10re7.png)
⇒ Use the division rule:
![z^(21-7)=z^k\\z^(14)=z^k\\14=k](https://img.qammunity.org/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/9in2d1e92piliqvh4zrjtn5zb4vgyhr0a4.png)
Therefore, the value of k is 14.
Answer
k = 14