SOLUTION: I need to divide b^19/b^12 but do not understand how to do so.

Question 411666: I need to divide b^19/b^12 but do not understand how to do so.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have to remind yourself what exponents are.
Try a simple problem first. I always use this method of attack

This tells me that , so just subtract the
bottom exponent from the top (or get a tired hand writing out 19 b's on
top and 12 b's on the bottom)
your problem:

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What if the bigger number was on the bottom?

The result of the subtraction just ends up on the bottom
Hope this helps
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