Question
the dividing powers shortcut (of subtracting the exponents) will only work when the powers have the same base
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE OR FALSE?
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TRUE. The shortcut of subtracting exponents when dividing powers applies only when the bases are the same. Specifically, if you have \( a^m \) and \( a^n \) (where \( a \) is the base), you can express the division as:
\[
\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}
\]
If the bases are different, this shortcut does not apply.
\[
\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}
\]
If the bases are different, this shortcut does not apply.
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