Exponent Quotient Rule
Subtracts exponents when dividing like bases.
a^m / a^n = a^(m−n)
Variables
- a
- nonzero base
- m,n
- exponents
Example
5⁶/5²=5⁴
How to use this formula
Identify the known values, keep units consistent, substitute the values into the formula, and calculate carefully. Then check whether the result is reasonable for the original problem.