SOLUTION: What is 6^2 divided by 6^7

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Question 81614: What is 6^2 divided by 6^7
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is 6^2 divided by 6^7
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Subtract the exponents in either direction: up or down
You could have two answers; both are correct:
6(2-7) = 6^-5
or
1/6^(7-2) = 1/6^5
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Stan H.