SOLUTION: hi i really need help with this one problem I do not know where to begin. Thank you so much. problem: h^9 over h^17 it says to divide and simplify, thanks again

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Question 543483: hi i really need help with this one problem I do not know where to begin. Thank you so much. problem: h^9 over h^17 it says to divide and simplify, thanks again
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h%5E9%2Fh%5E17
When you have like terms (h), you can combine the exponents, when dividing, subtract, do it so the exponents are positive
1%2Fh%5E%2817-9%29 = 1%2Fh%5E8