Dividing Monomials

Division Properties of Exponents Quotient of Powers Property Power of a Quotient Property

Quotient of Powers Property To divide powers that have the same base, subtract the exponents. Example:

Practice Quotient of Powers Property Try:

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Power of a Quotient Property To find a power of a quotient, find the power of the numerator and the power of the denominator and divide. Example:

Simplifying Expressions

Simplifying Expressions First use the Power of a Quotient Property along with the Power of a Power Property

Simplify Expressions Now use the Quotient of Power Property