Divide and simplify: 7^8/7^2

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when dividing, subtract exponents.

7^8/7^2 = 7^(8-2) = 7^6

Think about it. What you have is

7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7
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7*7

two of the factors cancel out, leaving 7^6 in the top.

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