The Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents states that when you divide two expressions with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Therefore, the correct response is:
\( x^a / x^b = x^{a-b} \)
So, the appropriate choice would be:
xaxb = xa − b.
Responses
xaxb=xa+b
the fraction with numerator x to the A th power and denominator x to the b th power is equal to x raised to the A plus b power - incorrect
xaxb=xb−a
the fraction with numerator x to the A th power and denominator x to the b th power is equal to x raised to the b minus A power - no response given
xaxb=xab
the fraction with numerator x to the A th power and denominator x to the b th power is equal to x raised to the A b power - no response given
xaxb=xa−b
The Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents states that when you divide two expressions with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Therefore, the correct response is:
\( x^a / x^b = x^{a-b} \)
So, the appropriate choice would be:
xaxb = xa − b.