Question

Help with math homework!

Answer 1

So the rule with dividing exponents of the same base is $\frac{x^m}{x^n}=x^{m-n}$

Apply this rule here as such:

$\frac{8^5}{8^3}=8^{5-3}=8^2$

Your answer is 8², or B.

Answer 2

$\dfrac{8^5}{8^3} = 8^{5-3} = 8^2$

Answer: B