1. Dividing Monomials

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

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

4. Practice Quotient of Powers Property
Try:

5. Answers
Answer:

6. 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:

7. Simplifying Expressions

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

9. Simplify Expressions
Now use the Quotient of Power Property