Question

Simplify x ^8/ x ^6 ​

Answer 1

`\displaystyle (x^8)/(x^6) = x^2`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Exponential Property [Dividing]:
  `\displaystyle (b^m)/(b^n) = b^(m - n)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

`\displaystyle (x^8)/(x^6)`

Step 2: Simplify

1. Exponential Rule [Dividing]:
   `\displaystyle (x^8)/(x^6) = x^(8 - 6)`
2. [Exponents] Subtract:
   `\displaystyle (x^8)/(x^6) = x^(2)`