SOLUTION: write in simplest form 9x^9 over 36x^17

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Question 86531: write in simplest form
9x^9
over
36x^17

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 reduce to and flip the negative exponent

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