Question

Choose the correct simplification of x^9 y^14 divided by x^2 y^9.

A) x^11y^23

B) x^12y^12

C) x^7y^5

D) x^18y^16

Answer 1

Didn't I just do this?

Answer 2

I didn't see it.. Sorry.

Answer 3

Subtract the exponents (bottom from top)

Answer 4

x^7 y^5 ?

Answer 5

Let me show you what they want.

Answer 6

x^9 y^14 divided by x^2 y^9.
\(\Huge \frac{x^9y^{14}}{x^2y^9}\)

Answer 7

You can cancel out the x's and y's just like you would any number.

Answer 8

But I still have to use them in my answer.

Answer 9

Correct