Exponent Rules Math Example 3
Follow the full solution, then compare it with the other examples linked below.
Example 3
mediumSimplify .
Solution
- 1 Expand the numerator: .
- 2 Divide: .
Answer
Expand powers first, then apply the quotient rule for both coefficients and variable parts separately.
About Exponent Rules
A set of laws governing how exponents behave under multiplication, division, and raising to a power: product rule (), quotient rule (), power rule (), zero exponent ( for ), and negative exponent ().
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