Question

what is 4b^3 / 8b^5

Answer 1

You can split it up like this if it helps:\[\Large \frac{4b^3}{8b^5}\quad=\quad \frac{4}{8}\cdot\frac{b^3}{b^5}\quad=\quad \frac{4}{8}b^{3-5}\]

Answer 2

so you would divide 4 by 8

Answer 3

yes since the 4 is on top.

Answer 4

\[\LARGE\frac{4}{8}b^{3-5}\quad=\quad \frac{4}{4\cdot2}b^{3-5}\]You understand how to simplify the 4/8?

Answer 5

yes