Which are the correct steps to follow to simplify an exponential expression using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents? (1 point)

Question

Subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.
Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents
• of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.
Check if the bases are different; if they are, subtract the exponents of
• the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.
Check if the bases are the same; if they are, add the exponents of the
• numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

Answer 1

The correct steps to follow to simplify an exponential expression using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents are:

1. Check if the bases are the same. If they are, then proceed to the next step; if they are not, the expression can't be simplified using the Quotient Rule in this context and you would leave it as-is.

2. Subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator. Write the resulting expression in exponential form.

So, to summarize, the appropriate choice is:

• Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.