Question

Replace the ___ with <, >, or = to make a true statement. 7^4/7^2(fraction) ___ 49

Answer 1

Use this exponent property;
$\dfrac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}$

So you have $\dfrac{7^4}{7^2} =7^{4-2} = 7^2 = \boxed{49}$

So you should use "$=$".