Algebra 1 Lesson #27 How to Use the Quotient Rule for Exponents | Simplify Negative Exponents

In this lesson, we will learn the quotient rule for exponents, which allows us to quickly simplify the quotient of two exponential expressions when the base is the same. Here, we will keep the base the same and subtract the exponent in the denominator away from the exponent in the numerator. Additionally, we will learn how to simplify when negative integer exponents are involved. A negative exponent tells us to drag the base across the fraction bar and change the exponent to a positive value.

[violethill]

sir what if we a problem like 32^-4/16^-5

I can't seem to find a way to simplify this since they're not in the same base so that I can perform the quotient rule on the exponents.