Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 277: 63

Answer

16

Work Step by Step

According to the quotient rule for exponents, $\frac{a^{m}}{a^{n}}=a^{m-n}$. Therefore, $\frac{4^{8}}{4^{6}}=4^{8-6}=4^{2}=4\times4=16$.
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