Help a random guy of the internet...that sounds weird

Explain how you divide powers with like bases. discuss why the bases have to be the same. how are these rules similar to the rules for multiplying powers with like bases.

5x−4≥12 or 12x+5≤−4 can you with this problem

Luke started a weight-loss program. the first week, he lost x pounds. the second week, he lost pounds less than times the pounds he lost the first week. the third week, he lost 1 pound more than of the pounds he lost the first week. liam started a weight-loss program when luke did. the first week, he lost 1 pound less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the second week, he lost 4 pounds less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the third week, he lost pound more than times the pounds luke lost the first week.