SOLUTION: Explain how you use the 5 rules of exponents to simplify the following expressions. Do not leave any negative exponents in your answer.: a. (x^10 · y^3)/(x^4 · y^5)

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Question 22039: Explain how you use the 5 rules of exponents to simplify the following expressions. Do not leave any negative exponents in your answer.:
a. (x^10 · y^3)/(x^4 · y^5)

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%5E10+%2A+y%5E3%29%2F%28x%5E4+%2A+y%5E5%29+

When you divide with the same base number, you must subtract exponents!
x%5E6%2Ay%5E-2

But don't leave any answers with negative exponents: y%5E-2=+1%2F%28y%5E2%29
x%5E6%2A%281%2F%28y%5E2%29%29
x%5E6%2F%28y%5E2%29

R^2 at SCC