Question

Simplify 3^8 x 3^4 / 3^2 x 3^8 leaving your answer in index form

Answer 1

Answer:

3^2.

Step-by-step explanation:

3^8 is common to numerator and denominator so it simplifies to:

3^4 / 3^2

= 3^(4-2)

= 3^2.

Answer 2

Answer:

3² or 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Add exponents

$\frac{3^{12}}{3^{10}}$

Step 2: Subtract exponents

You should get 3² because of exponent rules. Remember when you multiply exponents you add the powers and when you divide exponents you subtract the powers.