To simplify the expression \( \frac{6^7}{6^8 \times 6^{-7}} \), we can use the properties of exponents.
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First, we can combine the exponents in the denominator using the property \( a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \): \[ 6^8 \times 6^{-7} = 6^{8 + (-7)} = 6^{8 - 7} = 6^{1} = 6 \]
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Now the expression simplifies to: \[ \frac{6^7}{6} \]
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We can apply the property \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \): \[ \frac{6^7}{6^1} = 6^{7 - 1} = 6^6 \]
Thus, the expression \( \frac{6^7}{6^8 \times 6^{-7}} \) simplifies to \( 6^6 \).
So, the equivalent expression is \( 6^6 \).