Which are the correct steps to follow to simplify an exponential expression using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents?

Check if the bases are the same; if they are, add the exponents of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

Subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

Check if the bases are different; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

The correct steps to follow to simplify an exponential expression using the Quotient Rule of Integer Exponents are:

1. Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

2. Subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator; and write the resulting expression in exponential form.

The correct answer is:
- Check if the bases are the same; if they are, subtract the exponents of the numerator and denominator (leave as-is otherwise); and write the resulting expression in exponential form.