Question

Simplify $6^{24}÷6^9$ and write the answer in exponential form.
[1 mark]

Answer 1

$6^{24}÷6^9$

= $6^{24-9}$ $[\because \frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}]$

= $6^{15}$

[0.5 mark for the formula, 0.5 mark for its application]