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Simplifying and Using the Quotient Property
Apply the Quotient Property for Exponents to simplify two quotients where the larger exponent is in the denominator — one with a variable base and one with a numerical base.
ⓐ : Both the numerator and denominator share the base . Because the denominator exponent is greater than the numerator exponent , there are more factors of on the bottom. Apply the case of the Quotient Property: .
ⓑ : Both powers share the base . Because , the denominator has more factors of . Apply the Quotient Property: . Evaluate the power: , giving .
In both parts, the larger exponent appears in the denominator, so the simplified result is a fraction with in the numerator and a power of the base in the denominator — the remaining factors stay below the fraction bar after cancellation. With a numerical base as in part (b), the final power can be evaluated to produce a purely numerical fraction.
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