SOLUTION: how do i evaluate an expression meaning two to the power of eight over two to the power of three

Question 88735: how do i evaluate an expression meaning two to the power of eight over two to the power of three
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

When you divide common bases with exponents, you subtract the exponents

Notice that really looks like

When you divide, it's like you're taking away 3 "2"s from the numerator. So that is the reason why you subtract the exponents.
So you're left with 5 "2"s, or

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