Question

Find the missing factor. Write your answer in exponential form. 5^4 = blank • 5^2

Answer 1

The answer is
`5^(2)`

Explanation:

Using the product rule:
`a^(m) +a^(n) = a^(m) +^(n)`

`5^(2)*5^(2)=5^(2 + 2)=4 \\ 5^(4)`

Answer 2

5^4 / 5^2 = 5^2 because 4 - 2 = 2.
The answer is 5 squared.