Use the quotient rule to find the missing exponent. h^450/h^? =h^250

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To use the quotient rule for exponents, we know that:

\[ \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \]

Given the equation:

\[ \frac{h^{450}}{h^{?}} = h^{250} \]

We apply the quotient rule:

\[ h^{450 - ?} = h^{250} \]

Since the bases are the same (both are \(h\)), we can set the exponents equal to each other:

\[ 450 - ? = 250 \]

Now, solving for \(?\):

\[ 450 - 250 = ? \]

\[ ? = 200 \]

Thus, the missing exponent is:

\[ \boxed{200} \]