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 \( \frac{9y^8}{2y^2} \)?
\(\frac{2}{9}\)y-6 | |
\(\frac{2}{9}\)y6 | |
\(\frac{2}{9}\)y10 | |
4\(\frac{1}{2}\)y6 |