Answer:
Let us consider the expression:
(1)
Now, the quotient of power rules says that the numbers that have same base can be find by subtracting if powers are with same sign
And adding if powers are with opposite sign.
We will solve equation (1) by this quotient of power rule.
So, it can be rewritten as:
.
Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
Wire is 4 1/2 feet, or 4.5 feet.
Each smaller wire needs to be 1 1/4 feet, or 1.25 feet.
<em>How many whole 1.25 feet wire can we have from total of 4.5 feet wire?</em>
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Let's divide:
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<em>thus we can have 3 whole "1.25 feet long" wire and fractional amount.</em>
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<em>Hence, maximum number of smaller pieces is 3</em>