what is 13^12 divided by 13^-10

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To divide \( 13^{12} \) by \( 13^{-10} \), you can use the property of exponents which states that when you divide two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents:

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

In this case:

\[ \frac{13^{12}}{13^{-10}} = 13^{12 - (-10)} = 13^{12 + 10} = 13^{22} \]

So, \( 13^{12} \div 13^{-10} = 13^{22} \).