Algebra
Basic

Quotient of Powers

Divide powers with the same base by subtracting exponents.

Formula

aman=am−n\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}

Variables

aBase
m,nExponents

Example

x^5/x^2 = x^3

Did You Know?

Dividing powers means subtracting exponents, the mirror image of the rule for multiplying them.

exponent