Mathematics A-Level
quotient law
What quotient law means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
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Reference: WJEC
The subtraction law states logₐ x − logₐ y = logₐ (x/y), corresponding to aᵐ / aⁿ = a^(m−n).
States that logₐ x − logₐ y = logₐ (x/y), derived from index subtraction aᵐ / aⁿ = a^(m−n).
Topics that use quotient law
- Exponentials and logarithms (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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