SOLUTION: How do I write the answer as a power using only positive exponents. The problem is a^7 divided by a^2

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Question 282869: How do I write the answer as a power using only positive exponents. The problem is a^7 divided by a^2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The divisor's exponent is subtracted.
a%5E7%2Fa%5E2+=+a%5E%287-2%29
= a%5E5