Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers was used to simplify this expression. 2^5/8 = 2^2

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Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

`(a^(m) )/(a^(n) )` =
`a^((m-n))`

`(2^(5) )/(8)`

=
`(2^(5) )/(2^(3) )`

=
`2^((5-3))`

= 2²