Simplify this expression using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents: 12(53)÷7(53)

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5(53)
5 superscript 53 baseline

12(106)
12 superscript 106 baseline

12(53)÷7(53)
12 superscript 53 baseline divided by 7 superscript 53 baseline

5(106)

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To simplify the expression \( \frac{12 \cdot 5^{3}}{7 \cdot 5^{3}} \) using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents, we can follow these steps:

  1. Apply the Quotient Rule: When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents. Here, we have \( 5^3 \) in both the numerator and the denominator, so they cancel each other out:

    \[ \frac{12 \cdot 5^{3}}{7 \cdot 5^{3}} = \frac{12}{7} \]

  2. The remaining expression does not have anything to combine or simplify further regarding exponents.

The simplified expression is:

\[ \frac{12}{7} \]

However, this does not match any of the options you provided. If you are looking for an alternative expression, the \( 5^{3} \) in the expression can actually be factored out, leading to the expression:

\[ \frac{12}{7} \cdot 5^{3} = 12(5^{3}) \div 7(5^{3}) = \frac{12}{7} \cdot 5^{3} \]

No option directly matches this result, so it appears there might be a small misalignment in what's expected from your choices. Would you like to choose from the options listed, or would you like further clarification?