Question

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

Answer 1

`(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)`