Problem 24 of 7
Simplify quotient p^(1/5)/p^(-2/5) using same-base rational exponent rules.
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subtract exponents.
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Base must be nonzero and same in numerator and denominator.
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1. Confirm the same base appears in numerator and denominator.
2. Subtract the denominator exponent from the numerator exponent.
3. Simplify or rewrite negative exponents as reciprocals.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Subtracting bases.