To multiply terms with the same base, multiply the coefficients and add the exponents. To divide terms with the same base, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. For example, 3x2 x 2x2 = 6x4 and \({8x^5 \over 4x^2} \) = 2x(5-2) = 2x3.
What is \( \frac{9z^7}{6z^2} \)?
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)z\(\frac{2}{7}\) | |
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)z-5 | |
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)z5 | |
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)z14 |