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OpenStudy (spring98):

What is p^–m ÷ p^n equal to?

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

When you divide with exponents, you subtract the exponents.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Adding the exponents is when multiplying.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Since we have no values, just keep the variables and subtract the exponents.

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

\(\dfrac{a^b}{a^c}=a^{b-c}=\dfrac{1}{a^{c-b}}\)

OpenStudy (spring98):

p^–m ^– n

OpenStudy (spring98):

so is it that?

OpenStudy (spring98):

@zzr0ck3r

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

No, just subtract the exponents.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Don't use n as an exponent for m.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

It's all going to be one exponent.

OpenStudy (spring98):

you confuse me

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