simplifying exponential equations

[BrianaSmart]

(m^4)(m^-2)/m^-4

 

[HallsofIvy]

\(\displaystyle \frac{a^ma^n}{a^p}= \frac{a^{m+n}}{a^p}= a^{m+n}a^{-p}= a^{m+n-p}\)