Question

How can I write 8a^9/125a^6 with only one exponent?

Answer 1

Well, for starters, this holds true...
\[\huge \frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}\]:D

Answer 2

divide it out

Answer 3

So that means...
\[\huge \frac{8a^9}{125a^6}=\frac{8a^3}{125}\]

Answer 4

Still no? How about this...
\[\huge \frac{8a^3}{125}=\frac{2^3a^3}{5^3}\]
???

Answer 5

(8a^9)/(125a^6) = (8/125)(a^(9-6)) = (8/125)a^3

Answer 6

Peter I had that it just seemed to easy of an answer.

Answer 7

Well, awesome, then :)
Always believe in yourself!!!
:D

Answer 8

Here's another. Write 32 x^5y^5 with only one exponent. What would you get there. I thought (2xy)^5

Answer 9

And you're right :)

Answer 10

ANSWER ( 2xy)^5 So yes