Question

Choose the correct simplification of 5^4/5^2
1/25
10
25
1/10

Answer 1

5^4 / 5^2

Dividing exponents means subtract the bottom exponent from the top one if both modify the same number. So since 5 = 5 then:

5^4 / 5^2 = 5^2 = 25.

Answer 2

5^ (4-2) = 5^(2) = 25

Answer 3

Take note of the rules of exponents: a^m/a^n = a^(m-n).

Answer 4

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