Question

What is the value of 5^4/5^6

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1/5
5
25

Answer 1

5^4/5^6
= 5^(4-6)
= 5^-2
= 1/5^2
= 1/25

Answer 2

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Explanation:

5^4/5^6

Since we are dividing exponents with the same base, we subtract the exponents

5^( 4-6)

5^-2

We know that a^-b = 1/a^b

1/5^2

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