Insert the corresponding expression:
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Insert the corresponding expression:
To solve the problem , we notice that the expressions in both the numerator and the denominator are very similar. Both involve the product of the numbers 6 and 7 raised to some power.
First, we can rewrite the denominator as . This is possible because the multiplication is commutative, i.e., .
Now, the expression becomes:
We can use the rule of exponents, which states that when you divide like bases you subtract the exponents:
Applying this rule to our expression, we have:
Next, we use the property of negative exponents, which states that . Therefore,
The solution to the question is: .
Insert the corresponding expression:
\( \frac{9^{11}}{9^4}= \)
Because multiplication is commutative! This means always. So 7×6 = 6×7 = 42, and (7×6)¹⁹ = (6×7)¹⁹ too.
A negative exponent means "take the reciprocal". So . Think of it as flipping the base to the denominator and making the exponent positive.
Just subtract normally! . The negative result tells you the answer will have a negative exponent, which becomes a fraction.
You could, but it's much easier to keep it as ! This way you use exponent rules directly: .
Because 13 - 19 = -6, not +6! The negative exponent is crucial. , which is very different from .
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