SOLUTION: just wondering how to solve this without a calculator? (9^8)(4^3)/ (9^7)(4^2)=

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Question 315791: just wondering how to solve this without a calculator?
(9^8)(4^3)/ (9^7)(4^2)=
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: 9%5E8%2F%289%5E7%29=9%5E%288-7%29=9%5E1=9. Use this idea to calculate 4%5E3%2F%284%5E2%29