SOLUTION: What is the best way to compare. 20 to the 40th power vs 40 to the 20th power?

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Question 593312: What is the best way to compare. 20 to the 40th power vs 40 to the 20th power?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the best way to compare. 20 to the 40th power vs 40 to the 20th power?
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"best way" is not a clearly defined term.
You can divide one number by the other, tho.
20%5E40%2F40%5E20+=+20%5E20%2A%2820%5E20%2F40%5E20%29
= 20%5E20%2A%281%2F2%5E20%29
= 10%5E20