Quotient Property of Exponents

Front

According to exponent rules, when we divide the expressions we _______ the exponents.

Back

subtract

Front

Simplify: x^8 / x^3

Back

x^5

Front

Which number is the BASE in the expression 2^3 = 8?

Back

2

Front

Evaluate the expression using the quotient rule: x^13 / x^8

Back

x^5

Front

When dividing items that have the same base, keep the base and ______ the exponents.

Back

subtract

Front

What is the Quotient Property of Exponents?

Back

When dividing two expressions with the same base, subtract the exponents.

Front

Simplify: 5^7 / 5^2

Back

5^5

Front

If a^m / a^n = a^x, what is x in terms of m and n?

Back

x = m - n

Front

What happens to the base when using the Quotient Property?

Back

The base remains the same.

Front

Simplify: (y^10) / (y^4)

Back

y^6