SOLUTION: we are stuck trying to solve this type of problem: 4a to the third power over 20a to the sixth power we need help dividing exponents

SOLUTION: we are stuck trying to solve this type of problem: 4a to the third power over 20a to the sixth power we need help dividing exponents

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Question 19772: we are stuck trying to solve this type of problem:
4a to the third power over 20a to the sixth power
we need help dividing exponents
Answer by wuwei96815(245) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you divide terms that have exponents, you subtract the exponents.

For example:
4a^3 / 20a^6 = 0.2a^-3 or 1/5a^3 or 1/5 x a^-3
I hope that is right?
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