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a = x^6
b=y
when dividing powers, you minus them
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Explanation:

Given


for \: a) \\ = \frac{ {x}^(8) }{ {x}^(2) } \\ = {x}^(8 - 2) \\ = {x}^(6) \\ now \: for \: b \:) \\ \frac{ {y}^(5) }{ {y}^(4) } \\ = {y}^(5 - 4) \\ = y

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