SOLUTION: simplifying the expression 4^5 X 4^7 --------- 4^10

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Question 96506: simplifying the expression
4^5 X 4^7
---------
4^10

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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add exponents of like numbers when multiplying. subtract exponents of like numbers when dividing.
%284%5E5%2A4%5E7%29%2F4%5E10=4%5E12%2F4%5E10=4%5E2=16
Ed