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5^11/5^?=5^4 i need help with this

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Explanation:


\frac{ {5}^(11) }{ {5}^(x) } = {5}^(4) \\ {5}^(x) = \frac{ {5}^(11) }{ {5}^(4) } \\ {5}^(x) = {5}^((11 - 4)) = {5}^(7) \\ \boxed{x = 7}

7 is the right answer.

User Bzimor
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

you do 11-4 to get 7, which is how you solve for missing expontentials

User David C Adams
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