Question

Which quotient does not belong with the other three? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

The third from the top does not belong with the others.

Step-by-step explanation:

With the exception of the 3rd quotient, the expressions all involve powers of the same base.  There is an exponent property that can be used in such a situation:

$\frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}$

but the base, a, must be the same in both parts of the quotient!