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Why do you subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base

Why do you subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base
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Why do you subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base

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Well you see, when you have to bases and powers and u don't subtract the exponents the reciprocal wouldn't be the same as the exponents.



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