Explain how the quotient of powers was used to simplify this expression

2^5/8=2^2

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Nicolas Cowan

1 November, 12:01

Explain how the quotient of powers was used to simplify this expression

2^5/8=2^2

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Hughes · Answer 1

(2^5) / 8 = 2^2

Now, 8 = 2^3. So we can sub

(2^5) / (2^3) = 2^2

Now, there's a rule that states that (a^m) / (a^n) = a^ (m-n)

so (2^5) / (2^3) = 2^ (5-3) = 2^2

Ajax · Answer 2

2^5/2^3=2^5-3=2^2 olur kolay gelsin

Explain how the quotient of powers was used to simplify this expression2^5/8=2^2

Explain how the quotient of powers was used to simplify this expression

2^5/8=2^2