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Simplifying Using the Power, Quotient, and Zero Exponent Properties
Simplify by combining the Power Property, the Quotient Property, and the Zero Exponent rule.
Start with the expression .
- Apply the Power Property to the denominator. The denominator contains a power raised to a power: . Multiply the exponents: , so . The expression becomes .
- Apply the Quotient Property. Both the numerator and denominator share the base with equal exponents. Subtract: .
- Apply the Zero Exponent rule. Since , the Zero Exponent rule gives .
The result is . This example demonstrates a situation where the Power Property produces equal exponents in the numerator and denominator, leading to a zero exponent. Recognizing that (not ) is the key final step.
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