SOLUTION: How would you solve: 3p to the eighth divided by 9p to the third in Algebra III. Thank you

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Question 239641: How would you solve:
3p to the eighth divided by 9p to the third in Algebra III.
Thank you
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well you are simplfying as you cannot solve as does not equal anything!
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