Question

Simplify x ^8/ x ^6 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle \frac{x^8}{x^6} = x^2$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Exponential Property [Dividing]: $\displaystyle \frac{b^m}{b^n} = b^{m - n}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

$\displaystyle \frac{x^8}{x^6}$

Step 2: Simplify

1. Exponential Rule [Dividing]:                                                                             $\displaystyle \frac{x^8}{x^6} = x^{8 - 6}$
2. [Exponents] Subtract:                                                                                       $\displaystyle \frac{x^8}{x^6} = x^{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

it would be 1/x^2

Step-by-step explanation:

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