The Quotient RuleSame base, dividing? Subtract the exponents.8th GradeWhen dividing powers with the same base, keepthe base and subtract the bottom exponent fromthe top one.aᵐ ÷ aⁿ = aᵐ⁻ⁿx⁷ ÷ x³x⁴Seven x's on top, three cancel.2⁶ ÷ 2²2⁴ = 166 − 2 = 4.x³ ÷ x⁵x⁻² = 1/x²A negative exponent means it belongs on the bottom.12x⁵ ÷ 3x²4x³Divide the coefficients, subtract the exponents.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ x⁷ ÷ x³ = x⁷/³✓ x⁷ ÷ x³ = x⁴Subtract the exponents. Dividing them is not a rule at all.Top minus bottom. Getting the order backwards flips the sign of theanswer's exponent.The Quotient Rulewww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 8th Grade

The Quotient Rule

Same base, dividing? Subtract the exponents.

How to use it

Top minus bottom, always in that order.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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