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I need help i dont understand​-example-1

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The rule with exponents is that when dividing similar bases with different exponents (or power), you subtract the exponents respectively.

3⁵ / 3⁸ = 3⁽⁵ ⁻ ⁸⁾ = 3⁻ ³ = 1 / 3³

So the answer is

D) 1/3³

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Answer:

D. 1/3^3

Explanation:

Divide 3/3 as usual and get 1.

When dividing exponents, you are actually subtracting them. 5-8 = -3.

D is the answer because positive exponents in the denominator of the fraction is the same as a negative exponent in the numerator.

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