We have now seen all the properties of exponents. We'll use them to divide monomials. Later, you'll use them to divide polynomials. When we divide monomials with more than one variable, we write one f...We have now seen all the properties of exponents. We'll use them to divide monomials. Later, you'll use them to divide polynomials. When we divide monomials with more than one variable, we write one fraction for each variable. Once you become familiar with the process and have practiced it step by step several times, you may be able to simplify a fraction in one step.