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Negative Exponents — Quiz

Question 2 • Mathematics III

What is the quotient of the fraction with numerator 7 inverse and denominator 7 to the negative 2 power ?

Answer
A
1 over 343
B
49
C
1 seventh
D
7

Explanation

The numerator is 7⁻¹ and the denominator is 7⁻². When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: 7⁻¹ ÷ 7⁻² = 7⁻¹⁻⁽⁻²⁾ = 7¹ = 7. So the quotient is 7, choice D.

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