Question
Explain the Quotient of Powers Law.
When dividing two powers that have the same base,
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the exponents and
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When dividing two powers that have the same base,
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the exponents and
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The Quotient of Powers Law states that when you divide two powers that have the same base, you subtract the exponents.
In mathematical terms, if you have:
\[
\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}
\]
Here, \(a\) is the base, \(m\) and \(n\) are the exponents.
So, when dividing two powers with the same base, you **subtract the exponents**.
In mathematical terms, if you have:
\[
\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}
\]
Here, \(a\) is the base, \(m\) and \(n\) are the exponents.
So, when dividing two powers with the same base, you **subtract the exponents**.