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Advanced MathEasy–MediumExponent after dividing powers

Advanced Math practice question

For x ≠ 0, the expression x⁷/x⁴ is equal to xⁿ. What is the value of n?

Answer: 3

Dividing powers with the same base subtracts the exponents: 7 − 4 = 3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 11
11 adds the exponents.
If you answered 28
28 multiplies them.
If you answered 1.75
1.75 divides the exponents.

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