SOLUTION: here is the problem: divide as shown and simplify if possible. t^8 ----- t^-11 (division) i came up with t^-3 but it's not correct.

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Question 136850: here is the problem:
divide as shown and simplify if possible.
t^8
-----
t^-11
(division)
i came up with t^-3 but it's not correct.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t^8
-----
t^-11
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t^8/t^11 W
When you have a negative exponent in the denominator you need to move it to the numerator & change the negative exponent to a positive exponent & then combine the numerator terms. THUS:
t^8*t^11=t^19 answer.