SOLUTION: write in simplest form 48a^5b over 12ab^2

Question 86525: write in simplest form
48a^5b
over
12ab^2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression

When you divide common bases with exponents, you subtract the exponents

Subtract the exponents (note: this eliminates the variables and exponents in the denominator)

Now divide by to get

Flip any negative exponents

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