Division of Powers with Same Base

Division of Powers with Same Base

Introduction

Have you ever seen really large numbers in science or technology? Exponents help us write those numbers more easily. When dividing powers with the same base, we can simplify expressions quickly without writin...

During math class, Nyra sees the problem: 3⁵ ÷ 3² on the board. She wonders, should I divide the numbers directly or consider the powers?

Her teacher explains, since the base is the same, you can use a rule called, “Quotient of Powers Property.”

This rule says: “When you divide powers with the same base, s...