Question

Simplify each.Assume that none of the variables is zero.​

Answer 1

2. 1 / a^2

3, 1

4. - 1

Explanation:

Formulas : -

x^y / x^z = x^( y - z )

x^-y = 1 / x^y

x^y / x^y = 1

2.

a^2 / a^4

= a^( 2 - 4 )

= a^-2

= 1 / a^2

3.

m^6 / m^6 = 1

4.

- 8^4 / 8^4

= - 1 x 8^4 / 7^4

= - 1