Question

According to the laws of exponents, you must______ the exponents when you are dividing by the same base. (Example: x^4/x^2)

A. Add
B. Subtract
C. Multiply
D. Divide
E. Option 5

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Since the law of exponents says u add exponents when u multiply, then if u were dividing, u would subtract.

Answer 2

B. Subtract

Explanation:

Just like when multiplying exponents, you're really just adding them together. This is the same case, when you're "dividing" the exponents, you're really just subtracting them.