Dividing Exponents with the Same Base

This video tutorial explores the concept of dividing powers with the same base. It begins with a question on how to divide such powers and provides an example using 5^7 divided by 5^4. The tutorial explains the process of simplifying the expression by canceling out common factors and introduces the law of exponents, which states that when dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Another example is provided to reinforce the concept, and the video concludes with an invitation to explore more lessons and subscribe to the channel.

What is the result of dividing 5^7 by 5^4?

• 5

• 5^28

• 5^11

• 5^3

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What is the base in the expression 5^7 divided by 5^4?

• 11

• 7

• 4

• 5

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How do we simplify the division of powers with the same base?

• By multiplying the exponents

• By adding the exponents

• By dividing the exponents

• By subtracting the exponents

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What is the simplified form of x^9 divided by x^6?

• x^3

• x^2

• x^15

• x^54

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What does dividing two exponents with the same base effectively do to the exponents?

• Divides them

• Multiplies them

• Subtracts the denominator's exponent from the numerator's

• Adds them together

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If you have x^a divided by x^b, what is the simplified form?

• x^(a-b)

• x^(a/b)

• x^(a*b)

• x^(a+b)

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What law of exponents is applied when dividing two powers with the same base?

• Law of Multiplication

• Law of Division

• Law of Addition

• Law of Subtraction

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After canceling out common bases, what do you do with the remaining exponents?

• Subtract them

• Leave them as is

• Add them

• Multiply them

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What is encouraged at the end of the lesson?

• To take a break

• To explore more lessons on exponents

• To forget what was learned

• To only focus on this lesson

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What action is requested from the viewers at the end of the video?

• To unsubscribe

• To ignore future lessons

• To subscribe to the channel

• To dislike the video

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