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Simplify. write the expression using only positive exponents15d^4 / 3d^9

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(15d^4)/(3d^9)

Divide the whole numbers, and since the base is the same (d) subtract the exponents:


((15)/(3))d^((4-9))
5d^(-5)

Express as a positive exponent


(1)/(5d^5)

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