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

Question

Example: h8 / h3

answer choices:

add

multiply

subtract

divide

Answer 1

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

So, for your example: \( h^8 / h^3 = h^{8-3} = h^5 \).