Question

Xˆ8 ÷ xˆ2 fully factorised

Answer 1

Explanation:

x^8/x^2=
`x^(8-2)`= x^6

when you divide same base and different powers, you subtract the powers

Answer 2

Explanation:

There are 2 ways that you can do this problem. The first is just to factor everything and cancel.

x * x * x * x *x * x *x *x

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x * x

Two of the xs on the top cancel leaving you with the number 1 on the bottom

x * x * x * x * x * x = x^6

This is one of your answers.

The other is you can notice you get the same thing by subtracting powers.

x^(8 - 2) = x^6

I'm not sure which answer is expected. I would guess the second one.