Question

Simplify 5^8 divided by 5^4 using the laws of exponents. Verify your answer by expanding the powers, then dividing. Show your work.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

you just subtract the exponents
example: let n=any number n^6-n^3=n^3 because 6-3=3

Tp verify by expanding and dividing. times the same number over again.
example: 10^5=10x10x10x10x10=100000
example: 3^4=3x3x3x3=81.