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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need help on division properties of exponents! please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{a^b}{a^c} = a^{b-c}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that the probblem, i dont get it!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

For example, \[\frac{x^5}{x^3} =x^{5-3} = x^2\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

isnt that for multiplication?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no that's for division

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mathgirlygirl, when you divide bases you subtract extponents. Bring the little exponent to the big one and subtract them

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