Apply the quotient rule of integer exponents to simplify 23 to the 65th power divided by 23 to the 32nd power

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To simplify the expression \( \frac{23^{65}}{23^{32}} \) using the quotient rule of integer exponents, we use the rule which states that for any non-zero base \( a \) and integers \( m \) and \( n \):

\[ \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \]

In this case, we have:

  • \( a = 23 \)
  • \( m = 65 \)
  • \( n = 32 \)

Applying the quotient rule:

\[ \frac{23^{65}}{23^{32}} = 23^{65 - 32} \]

Now, calculate \( 65 - 32 \):

\[ 65 - 32 = 33 \]

Thus, we have:

\[ \frac{23^{65}}{23^{32}} = 23^{33} \]

So the simplified expression is:

\[ 23^{33} \]