grade 09 – exponents question

a) a⁵ ÷ a²

This means:

a5a2\frac{a^5}{a^2}
Step 1: Use the exponent rule
When dividing powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents:

a5÷a2=a5−2=a3a^5 ÷ a^2 = a^{5 – 2} = a^3
Final Answer:
{a^3}