Question

Find the quotient.

4^10
____

4^2

A. 4^8

B. 4^13

C. 4^-8

D. 4^-12

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{4^{10}}{4^2} = 4^{10 - 2} = 4^8$

Alternative A

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Answer 2

Answer:

A. 4^8

Step-by-step explanation:

When you divide powers with the same base, use the same base, and subtract the exponents.

Here is the rule:

$\dfrac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m - n}$

Here is your problem:

$\dfrac{4^{10}}{4^2} = 4^{10 - 2} = 4^8$