Quotient of powers

\dfrac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}

Result unit: — (liczba)

What it describes

When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.

a

base (

a>0

)

m, n

exponents

When dividing powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents. When the result is negative, you get a fraction.

Simplifying quotients of powers.

Evaluate

\dfrac{2^5}{2^2}

Substitution

5-2=3

Result

2^3=8

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