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Division Properties of Exponents. Section 8.3. Solve. 2 5 2 2 = 32 4 = 8 which is also 2 3 The exponent 3 is 5-2. Quotient of Powers Property. To divide powers having the same base, subtract the exponents. 12 8 = 12 3 8 3 = 8 5 .
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Division Properties of Exponents Section 8.3
Solve 25 22 = 32 4 = 8 which is also 23 The exponent 3 is 5-2
Quotient of Powers Property • To divide powers having the same base, subtract the exponents.
128 = 123 83 = 85
Power of a Quotient Property • To find the power of a quotient, find the power of the numerator and the power of the denominator and divide.
Power of a Quotient Property • To find the power of a quotient, find the power of the numerator and the power of the denominator and divide.
x3 8
Homework • Page 466, # 20-48 even • NEVER leave your final answer with a negative exponent