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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i divide Exponents?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you mean: \[\large a^{\frac{b}{c}}\] or \[\large \frac{a^b}{a^c}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The second one.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When you divide powers of the same base you subtract their exponents.. \[\large \frac{a^b}{a^c} = a^{b-c}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that to

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What if one number doesnt have an exponent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If there is no exponent, it is assumed to have an exponent of 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[a = a^1\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or there is a variable next to the number

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Each factor has to be divided separately. You can only deal with powers that have the same base.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\large\frac{a^kx^j}{a^hx^p}=a^{k-h}x^{j-p}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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