Answer
$r^{-3}$
Work Step by Step
According to the quotient rule for exponents, $\frac{a^{m}}{a^{n}}=a^{m-n}$.
Therefore, $\frac{r^{7}}{r^{10}}=r^{7-10}=r^{-3}$.
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 277: 67
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