Dividing Powers: The Quotient Property

This video tutorial covers the concept of dividing powers, focusing on the quotient of powers property. The lesson begins with an introduction and objectives, followed by a detailed explanation of the property, which involves subtracting exponents when dividing powers with the same base. The instructor provides examples and practice problems to reinforce understanding. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic, zero exponents.

What is the main objective of the lesson on dividing powers?

• To practice adding exponents

• To understand how to divide powers with the same base

• To learn how to multiply powers with different bases

• To explore the concept of zero exponents

According to the quotient of powers property, what should you do when dividing powers with the same base?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

In the example 4^11 divided by 4^9, what is the simplified result?

• 4^1

• 4^20

• 4^0

• 4^2

When simplifying m^15 over m^4, what is the resulting exponent of m?

• m^19

• m^7

• m^9

• m^11

What is the next topic hinted at the end of the lesson?

• Scientific notation

• Fractional exponents

• Zero exponents

• Negative exponents