Question

Which statement most accurately describes why the division property of exponents does not apply to the expression (-8)^2 / (-3)^(-4)?
A.
The division property of exponents does not apply when the base in the numerator is greater than the base in the denominator.
B.
The division property of exponents does not apply when the power in the denominator is negative.
C.
The division property of exponents only applies when the two powers have the same base.
D.
The division property of exponents only applies when the base in the numerator and the base in the denominator are positive.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

In order to apply this property, they must have the same base.