Answer
See the explanation below.
Work Step by Step
a) $\dfrac{b^7}{ b^3}= b^{7-3}=b^4$
b) $\dfrac{b^8}{ b^2}= b^{8-2}=b^{6}$
c) When the bases of the exponents are same in division then subtract one exponent from the another.
Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-894-3
Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Problem Solving and Using Formulas - Exercise Set - Page 69: 100
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
