Question

directions: simplify. write answer in s

1. $\frac{8^{9}}{8^{7}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent - division rule

Use the rule $\frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m - n}$, where $a = 8$, $m = 9$, and $n = 7$.
$8^{9-7}$

Step2: Calculate the exponent

$9-7 = 2$, so we have $8^2$.
$8\times8$

Step3: Perform the multiplication

$8\times8=64$

Answer:

64