In algebra, when doing index notation, if the denominator has a higher index value than the numerator, what would simplifying th

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Verizon [17]

3 years ago

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In algebra, when doing index notation, if the denominator has a higher index value than the numerator, what would simplifying th

e answer be?
For example:

c² ÷ c³

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Setler [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-10T17:51:42+03:00

Setler [38]3 years ago

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No matter what the indices are just follow the law of indices for division:

xᵃ ÷ xᵇ = xᵃ - ᵇ. Most importantly the base x must be the same.

c² ÷ c³ = c² -³ = c^(-1) = 1/c
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