First group the coefficients and variables.
\Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: am · an = am + n.
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(Add exponents: 8 + 1 = 9)
(Multiply: 2 × 36 = 72)
Since base is common, apply the quotient of powers property:
(Subtract exponents: 5 – 2 = 3)
(Divide:
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Quotient of is
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