Laws of Exponents - Quotient Rule

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What is the Quotient Rule of Exponents?

Back

The Quotient Rule states that when dividing two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

Front

Evaluate: a^5 / a^2

Back

a^3

Front

Simplify: x^10 ÷ x^2

Back

x^8

Front

What is the result of (30y^12) / (15y^2)?

Back

2y^10

Front

Simplify: 24a^4b^8 / 12a^2b^2

Back

2a^2b^6

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If a^m / a^n = a^2, what is the relationship between m and n?

Back

m - n = 2.

Front

What happens to the exponent when dividing powers with the same base?

Back

You subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

Front

Evaluate: 2^5 / 2^3

Back

2^2 or 4.

Front

Simplify: k^12 / k^2

Back

k^10

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What is the simplified form of 81 / 9?

Back

9.