Question 86531

Start with the given expression


{{{9x^9/36x^17}}}


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



{{{9x^(9-17)/36}}}  Subtract the exponents (note: this eliminates the variables and exponents in the denominator)


{{{9x^-8/36}}}



{{{1/4x^8}}} Now reduce {{{9/36}}} to {{{1/4}}} and flip the negative exponent