SOLUTION: I have a question such as, five to the ninth power, over five to the thirteenth power. 5^9/5^13, how would I solve this.

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Question 334657: I have a question such as, five to the ninth power, over five to the thirteenth power. 5^9/5^13, how would I solve this.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
for exponential quantities that have the same base (5, in this case)
___ add the exponents when multiplying the quantities and subtract the exponents when dividing