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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