Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers was used to simplify this expression.
2^5/8=2^2
A. By finding the quotient of the bases to be, 1/4 and cancelling common factors
B. By finding the quotient of the bases to be, 1/4 and simplifying the expression
C. By simplifying 8 to 2^3 to make both powers base two, and subtracting the exponents
D. By simplifying 8 to 2^3 to make both powers base two, and adding the exponents

Answer 1

When division is in order, and the bases are equal like "2" all that is necesarry is to subtract the exponents (numerator - denominator exponents)

Answer 2

so C?

Answer 3

C is good

Answer 4

thnx :)

Answer 5

welcome & good luck with your studies.