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Explain how the Quotient of Powers was used to simplify this expression. (2 points)

2 to the fifth power, over 8 = 22

Group of answer choices

By finding the quotient of the bases to be one fourth , and cancelling common factors

By finding the quotient of the bases to be one fourth , and simplifying the expression

By simplifying 8 to 23 to make both powers base two, and subtracting the exponents

By simplifying 8 to 23 to make both powers base two, and adding the exponents