Question

Choose the correct expressions using the fewest number of bases possible that are equivalent to the current expression. Select All that apply. (Note: There are 2 correct choices) Question 4 options: 23−13 210 213−3 2−10

Answer 1

2 Answers: Choice B, Choice C

The rule we use here is $\frac{a^b}{a^c} = a^{b-c}$

If the font size is too small, then it says (a^b)/(a^c) = a^(b-c)

We subtract the exponents when dividing exponentials like this. The bases must be the same.

So this means the exponents 13 and 3 subtract to get 13-3 = 10

We either have an exponent of "13-3" or an exponent of "10" as an equivalent expression. The base stays at 2 the entire time.