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Dividing powers with the same base

Dividing powers with the same base.

  • Use .
  • Keep the common base and subtract the denominator’s exponent.
  • The base must be non-zero when it appears in the denominator.

Example 1

Apply the rule

Simplify the expression.

Example 2

Fully simplify the expression. Assume .

Your turn

5 practice questions
Question 1

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 2

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 3

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 4

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 5

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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