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So like tell me the answer I think it’s like either 3 or 6a^9 but I’m not sure

So like tell me the answer I think it’s like either 3 or 6a^9 but I’m not sure-example-1
User Teodoro
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I'm not sure what you mean by 3 or 6a^9, since there are only variables in the photo, but we can try breaking it down.

Let's start with the bottom,

a^2 * a^3 would be a^5 because for exponents you add the exponents of what's multiplied (product rule)

Then using the quotient rule, where you subtract the exponents, a^5/a^5 = a^(5-5)

And anything to the 0th power is 1, so your answer should be 1

Hope that helps!

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