Question

Simplify the exponential problem 7b^5/b^4

Answer 1

7b is the simplified answer

Answer 2

Solution:

If the numerator and the denominator have like bases in exponents, then the exponents subtract.

• $\frac{7b^5}{b^4} = 7b^5^{-4}$
• => $7b$

Thus, 7b is the simplified expression.