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According to exponent rules, when we divide two powers with the same base we _______ the exponents.
Example: h8 / h3
answer choices:
add
multiply
subtract
divide
Example: h8 / h3
answer choices:
add
multiply
subtract
divide
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According to exponent rules, when we divide two powers with the same base, we **subtract** the exponents.
So, for your example: \( h^8 / h^3 = h^{8-3} = h^5 \).
So, for your example: \( h^8 / h^3 = h^{8-3} = h^5 \).