SOLUTION: 48. Divide.50p^9q^5/10pq^2 A) 5p8q3 B) 5p9q3 C) 40p8q3 D) 40p9q3 This one gave me a huge headache!!!! Thanks so much for your help!!

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Question 58027: 48. Divide.50p^9q^5/10pq^2

A) 5p8q3
B) 5p9q3
C) 40p8q3
D) 40p9q3
This one gave me a huge headache!!!! Thanks so much for your help!!

Found 2 solutions by tutorcecilia, stanbon:
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

[When dividing exponents, subtract the powers]

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide.50p^9q^5/10pq^2
1st: divide the numbers: 50/10=5
2nd: divide the P's: p^9/p=p^8
3rd: divide the q's: q^5/q^2= q^3
Write the results together as follows:
=5p^8q^3
Cheers,
stan H.

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