SOLUTION: If the equation is: x^9 divided by x^12 would the answer be x^-3 or would it be 1/x^3? Thank you.

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Question 247974: If the equation is: x^9 divided by x^12 would the answer be x^-3 or would it be 1/x^3? Thank you.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the two answers are equivalent