Question

Which choice represents the fraction below as a single exponential

expression?
88
O A.
(3)
OB. 811
O C. 3
OD. 85

Answer 1

8^5

Explanation:

division is just minusing exponents

Answer 2

The correct value of this expression is 8⁵

A fraction is also a division. When we divide power with equal bases - we subtract the exponents and keep the base.

Resolution

• = 8⁸/8³
• = 8⁸÷³
• = 8⁵

Therefore, the answer correct is 8⁵