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Simplify a5 divided by a3

User Vashon
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Answer:

a squared OR a2 OR a^2

Explanation:

So we need to remember that numbers and exponents are different. When we divide a5 by a3, we subtract 3 from 5. That gives us 2. So the exponent is 2 and the answer is a2. I hope this helped! :)

User RMPR
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Answer:

a^2

Explanation:

a^5 / a^3

We know that x^y / x^z = x^ ( y-x)

a^ ( 5-3) = a^ 2

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