Exponents - Quotient Rule Exit - Ticket

Front

What is the Quotient Rule for exponents?

Back

The Quotient Rule states that when dividing two exponential expressions with the same base, you subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

Front

Simplify: x^8 / x^3

Back

x^5

Front

Simplify: 5^7 / 5^4

Back

5^3

Front

What happens when you divide a number by itself?

Back

Any non-zero number divided by itself equals 1.

Front

Simplify: x^10 / x^10

Back

1

Front

Evaluate: (y^6 / y^2)

Back

y^4

Front

Simplify: 2^5 / 2^2

Back

2^3

Front

What is the result of x^n / x^n?

Back

1, for any non-zero x.

Front

If a^m = a^n, what can you conclude about m and n?

Back

m must equal n.

Front

Simplify: 10x^4 / 2x^2

Back

5x^2