Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers was used to simplify this expression. 2^5/8 = 2^2
Help I am completely lost​

Answer 1

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

$\frac{a^{m} }{a^{n} }$ = $a^{(m-n)}$

$\frac{2^{5} }{8}$

= $\frac{2^{5} }{2^{3} }$

= $2^{(5-3)}$

= 2²