How to subtract exponents with different powers


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Why do you subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base

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To divide exponents (or powers) with the same base, subtract the exponents. Division is the opposite of multiplication, so it makes sense that because you add exponents when multiplying numbers with the same base, you subtract the exponents when dividing numbers with the same base.

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