SOLUTION: Why is the quotient of x^8 and x^2 = x^6 and not x^4

SOLUTION: Why is the quotient of x^8 and x^2 = x^6 and not x^4

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Question 540757: Why is the quotient of x^8 and x^2 = x^6 and not x^4
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you divide exponential expressions, the process is:

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Consider

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Similarly, when you multiply exponential expression, the process is:

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Consider

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