2. 1)Be able to apply the quotient of powers property. 2)Be able to apply the power of a quotient property. 3)Be able to apply the multiplication properties of exponents.

3. Evaluate the following expression: Solution Please note the following things: 1.The base is still the same: 3. 2.The exponent now has a value of 2 and (5-3)=2. To divide powers that have the same base, subtract the exponents.

4. Simplify the quotient. Solutions

5. Simplify the following quotient: 1)Find the power of the numerator. 2)Find the power of the denominator. 3)Divide. Power of a Quotient Property

6. Use the power of a quotient property to simplify the expressions. Solutions

7. 1. Simplify the following quotients. 2. Simplify the following expression.

9. Step 1. Gather like terms. Step 2. Rewrite using positive exponents. Step 3. Apply the product of powers property Step 4. Apply the quotient of powers property. Step 5. Write the final answer.