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simplify. rewrite the expression in the form $x^n$. $\\frac{x^{12}}{x^{…

Question

simplify. rewrite the expression in the form $x^n$. $\frac{x^{12}}{x^{-4}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent division rule

When dividing like bases, subtract exponents: $\frac{x^a}{x^b}=x^{a-b}$
$\frac{x^{12}}{x^{-4}} = x^{12 - (-4)}$

Step2: Simplify the exponent

Calculate the subtraction of negative number
$x^{12 + 4} = x^{16}$

Answer:

$x^{16}$