Question

According to exponent rules, when we divide two powers with the same base we _______ the exponents.
Example: h8 / h3

A
add

B
multiply

C
subtract

D
divide

Answer 1

According to exponent rules, when we divide two powers with the same base, we **subtract** the exponents.

So, for the example \( h^8 / h^3 \), you would subtract the exponents:

\[ h^{8-3} = h^5 \]

The correct answer is **C** (subtract).