Simplifying Exponential Expressions: x^b/x or x^(b-1)?

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Homework Statement

I was told to simplify and don't know which one is more "simple"

x^b/x or x^(b-1)?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

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Homework Statement

I was told to simplify and don't know which one is more "simple"

x^b/x or x^(b-1)?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

IMO, x^{b - 1} is the simpler of the two expressions. In the other expression, there is an obvious division that could be performed.

 

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thanks