SOLUTION: Is this correct? If not can you guide me through it? Divide 45a^6b^10 over 5a^3b^2. My answer 5a^3b^5.

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Question 107833: Is this correct? If not can you guide me through it?
Divide 45a^6b^10 over 5a^3b^2.
My answer 5a^3b^5.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factoring makes this easier to see

%289%2A5%2Aa%5E3%2Aa%5E3%2Ab%5E2%2Ab%5E8%29%2F%285%2Aa%5E3%2Ab%5E2%29 ... "cancelling" like quantities gives 9a^3b^8