Question

What is simplfiled for x^8 y^2 / x^3 y^9

Answer 1

x^5/y^7

Explanation:

x^8 y^2 / x^3 y^9

We know that a^b/ a^c = a^(b-c)

Simplify the x terms

x^8 / x^3 = x^(8-3) = x^5

Simplify the y terms

y^2 / y^9 = y^(2-9) = y^-7

We know a^-b = 1/a^b

y^-7 = 1/y^7

Put the terms back together

x^5/y^7