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Question
Simplify 12^87÷12^25
.(1 point)
Responses

12^112
12 to the 112th power

12^62
12 to the 62th power

12^3.48
12 raised to the 3 point 4 8 power

24^62

Answer 1

To simplify \( 12^{87} \div 12^{25} \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( a^m \div a^n = a^{m-n} \).

Applying this property:

\[ 12^{87} \div 12^{25} = 12^{87 - 25} = 12^{62} \]

So, the correct answer is:

12^62 (12 to the 62nd power).