Question

what is the missing number in the simplified exponential expression 7^?/7^5=7^12

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

To solve for the missing number, we can use the rule of exponents that states "when dividing two powers with the same base, subtract the exponents."

In this case, we have:
7^? / 7^5 = 7^12

Using the rule of exponents, we subtract the exponents:
7^(? - 5) = 7^12

To make the bases equal on both sides of the equation, we can rewrite 7^12 as (7^5)^2, since 5 * 2 = 10:
7^(? - 5) = (7^5)^2

Now, we can compare the exponents:
? - 5 = 5 * 2

? - 5 = 10

To isolate the missing number (?), we add 5 to both sides of the equation:
? = 10 + 5

? = 15

Therefore, the missing number in the simplified exponential expression is 15.