Subtracting Indices
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The following diagram shows how to divide exponents by subtracting indices. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions for dividing exponents.
The following video shows more examples of subtraction of exponents:
Subtracting Exponents
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The following diagram shows how to divide exponents by subtracting indices. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions for dividing exponents.
Consider:
This is the second law of exponents:
Example:
Simplify the following expressions, giving your answers in exponent form
Solution:
Common Error : The second law of exponent does NOT apply to subtraction of numbers in exponent notation.
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