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

1 answer

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).