SOLUTION: 4^/4 = 1^ is not true. I know by plugging in examples. However, what is the "explanation" why it is not true.

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Question 556709: 4^/4 = 1^ is not true. I know by plugging in examples. However, what is the "explanation" why it is not true.
Answer by richard1234(5390) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Retype your question. The carat (^) sign is used for exponents, and the expression 1^ doesn't mean anything mathematically. Also, 4^/4 will confuse most people who are familiar with LaTeX or any other typesetting font.