Answer
49
Work Step by Step
According to the quotient rule for exponents, $\frac{a^{m}}{a^{n}}=a^{m-n}$ (where $a\ne0$).
Therefore, $\frac{7}{7^{-1}}=\frac{7^{1}}{7^{-1}}=7^{1-(-1)}=7^{2}=49$.
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 277: 73
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