Simplify: a^8 ÷ a^5, where a ≠ 0.
Note
When dividing powers with the same nonzero base, subtract the exponents: 8 - 5 = 3. So the simplified form is a^3.
Simplify: a^8 ÷ a^5, where a ≠ 0.
When dividing powers with the same nonzero base, subtract the exponents: 8 - 5 = 3. So the simplified form is a^3.