College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Exercise Set P.2 - Page 34: 126

Answer

The quotient rule for exponents states that if you divide two numbers with the same base and the powers a and b, the expression can be simplified as the base number to the power of $\frac{a}{b}$. For example, $\frac{5^8}{5^2}$=5$^4$

Work Step by Step

This is how you divide two exponents with the same base.
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