Question

find the quotient y^9 ÷y^3

y^3

y^6

y^9

y^27

Answer 1

When dividing exponential expressions with the same base, you subtract the corresponding exponents.

Answer 2

So what does that mean in this case?

Answer 3

I'm not really sure. :/ I've been trying to figure this out for a few days

Answer 4

Subtract the exponents: 9-3 = ???

Answer 5

OH okay thank you! You actually made it make sense so it's 6 :D right?

Answer 6

Yes, so this means \[\Large y^9 \div y^3 = y^6\]

Answer 7

Thank you again :) Now I'll know how to do it next time!

Answer 8

That's great :), you're welcome