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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given expression

9x%5E9%2F36x%5E17

When you divide common bases with exponents, you subtract the exponents


9x%5E%289-17%29%2F36 Subtract the exponents (note: this eliminates the variables and exponents in the denominator)

9x%5E-8%2F36


1%2F4x%5E8 Now reduce 9%2F36 to 1%2F4 and flip the negative exponent