Question

How do I solve for the simplified form of16a tot he eight divided by 12a to the fourth? I think it is 4 over 3 times a tothe second but not sure

Answer 1

\[\frac{ 6a^8 }{ 12a^4 }\]

Work with like terms, so first divide your numbers;
6/12=1/2; making your answer so far 1/2
Next, your variable, a; a^4 / a^8 = a^4 because a^4 * a^4 = a^8.

Once you add the a^4 to the numerator you're left with a^4/2.

Final Answer: a^4/2

Answer 2

thank you!