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Dividing numbers with exponents is simple - you just subtract. A^B / A^C = A^(B-C) This is an obvious result of the rules of arithmetic. To use a concrete exa
by smanek 17y ago
Dividing numbers with exponents is simple - you just subtract.
A^B / A^C = A^(B-C)
This is an obvious result of the rules of arithmetic. To use a concrete example: A^3/A^2 = A because A^3 is A x A x A divided by A^2 is A x A, then the two A's on the bottom cancel out with two of the A's on the top - leaving only one A on the top.
- zackattack 17y agoYou didn't read my post. For what it's worth, I know how to divide with exponents. I'm curious why you think converting to exponents in the first place is so much more obvious.