Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers property was used to simplify this expression.

Answer 1

We have been given the expression 2^5/8=2^2

8 can be rewritten as 2^3

Hence, the given expression becomes

2^5/2^3=2^2

After subtracting the exponents on left hand side of the equation we get:

2^2=2^2

we can do it by simplifying 8 to 2^3 to make both powers base two, and subtracting the exponents.