Question

Help Please!!!

can someone teach me how to do this I am really having a hard time with this

Answer 1

x^a/ x^b = x^(a-b)

Answer 2

x^a.x^b = x^(a+b)

Answer 3

Law of Exponents (Division and Multiplication):

`Division`: When you have the same base that is being divided but with different exponents, simply subtract the exponent.
\[\large \frac{a^y}{a^x} = a^{y - x}\]

`Multiplication`: When you have the same base that is being divided but with different exponents, simply add the exponent.
\[\large a^x \times a^y = a^{x + y}\]

Answer 4

so the first one would be D right?

Answer 5

Incorrect. Notice that that problem is division. You need to SUBTRACT the exponents.

Answer 6

sorry i don't understand what your saying.... so i need to subtract 12 and 8

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

that is 4

Answer 9

Correct.

Answer 10

ohhhhhh

Answer 11

Thanks so much

Answer 12

You're welcome.

And remember for multiplication you need to ADD the exponents :)