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document.write( "x^8/x^2 = (xxxxxxxx)/(xx)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2 of the \"x's are canceled by the 2 in the denominator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "That leaves you with (xxxxxx) = x^6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The general rule is x^a/x^b = x^(a-b)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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