Dividing Exponents with the Same Base

What is the first step when dividing exponents with the same base?

• Multiply the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Keep the base the same and subtract the exponents

• Change the base

In the example x^5 / x^3, what is the resulting exponent after applying the rule?

• x^8

• x^1

• x^2

• x^15

How do you verify the result of x^5 / x^3 by canceling out common factors?

• By changing the base

• By multiplying the exponents

• By adding the exponents

• By canceling out x's until none are left in the denominator

What is the result of 4^7 / 4^2 after applying the rule of dividing exponents?

• 4^9

• 4^5

• 4^14

• 4^3

What is 4^5 equal to?

• 128

• 512

• 1024

• 256

In the example 2^3 / 2^8, what is the resulting exponent after applying the rule?

• 2^11

• 2^5

• 2^-5

• 2^1

What does a negative exponent indicate?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Inverse operation

• Subtraction

What is the reciprocal of 2^-5?

• 1/2^5

• 2^-10

• 2^5

• 1/2^-5

What is 2^5 equal to?

• 16

• 64

• 32

• 128

What is the final result of 2^3 / 2^8?

• 1/16

• 1/32

• 1/64

• 1/128