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How to solve

Dividing powers with the same base subtracts exponents: xᵐ / xⁿ = xᵐ⁻ⁿ.

Steps

  1. Confirm the bases match.
  2. Subtract bottom exponent from top.
  3. Rewrite as a single power.

Example

Simplify x⁷ / x³.

  1. 7 − 3 = 4.

Answer: x^4

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