Grade 9 Math (MTH1W) · Number

Product and quotient laws of exponents

Simplify expressions like x^5 · x^3 or x^8 ÷ x^2 using exponent laws. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MTH1W-B2.2

Try one

Simplify. Choose the correct expression.

a5 / a4
  • a2
  • a20
  • a9
  • a

Answer: a

See one solved, step by step

Simplify. Choose the correct expression.

x7 / x6
  • x2
  • x13
  • x
  • x42
📘 Worked solution
1x7 / x6 = x7 - 6Quotient law: subtract the exponents when the bases match.
2= x7 - 6 = 1.

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