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Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: am · an = am + n.

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s · s2 = s1 + 2

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= s3                                (Add exponents: 1 + 2 = 3) \"\"

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Since base is common, apply the quotient of powers property: \"\"

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\"\"

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= s4                               (Subtract exponents: 7 3 = 4) \"\"

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Quotient of  \"\" is  s4.