Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Review Exercises - Page 415: 57

Answer

$$ 6^{30}$$

Work Step by Step

Using the quotient rule for exponents, which states that if you divide two powers or exponents with the same base, you just subtract the exponents. So we subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator: $$ 6^{40-10}$$ Simplify by subtracting the powers: $$ 6^{30}$$
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