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Year 8 maths · A.13 · Integer exponents

Evaluate a quotient of powers with the same base

Use the exponent laws first, then work out the single power.

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  1. Evaluate 4⁴ ÷ 4².

    Answer: 16

  2. Evaluate 4³ ÷ 4¹.

    Answer: 16

  3. Evaluate 4⁵ ÷ 4¹.

    Answer: 256

Tip: Use the exponent laws first, then work out the single power.

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