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quotient of powers
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in a quotient of powers, how do we know whether the new power appears in the numerator or the denominator?
by which has the larger exponent, the power in the numerator or the denominator
by which has the larger coefficient, the numerator or denominator
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Explanation:

The quotient of powers rule states that for like bases $\frac{x^m}{x^n}=x^{m-n}$. If $m>n$, the result is in the numerator; if $n>m$, we rewrite it as $\frac{1}{x^{n-m}}$, placing the power in the denominator. This depends on which exponent (numerator or denominator) is larger, not the coefficient.

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A. By which has the larger exponent, the power in the numerator or the denominator