5^8/5^6

Answer 1

To simplify 5^8/5^6, you can use the rule of exponents that states "when dividing terms with the same base, subtract the exponents".

Using this rule, you subtract the exponent of 5^6 from the exponent of 5^8:

5^8/5^6 = 5^(8-6) = 5^2 = 25

Therefore, 5^8/5^6 simplifies to 25.