Apply the quotient rule of integer exponents to simplify 23⁶⁵ ÷ 23³²

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To simplify \( 23^{65} \div 23^{32} \) using the quotient rule of integer exponents, we apply the rule which states:

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

In this case, \( a = 23 \), \( m = 65 \), and \( n = 32 \). So we have:

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

Now, calculate the exponent:

\[ 65 - 32 = 33 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is:

\[ 23^{33} \]

So, \( 23^{65} \div 23^{32} = 23^{33} \).