Write the following in exponential form assuming denominators not equal to zero:
x5÷x3
For any non-zero integer a, where m and n are whole numbers and m>n.
am÷an=aman=am-n
So, x5÷x3=x5-3 where a=x,m=5,n=3
=x2.
Therefore, x5÷x3=x2.
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(-6)8(-6)3
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(-5)10(-5)4
mn6÷mn4