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 \( \frac{5a^7}{9a^2} \)?
| \(\frac{5}{9}\)a5 | |
| \(\frac{5}{9}\)a14 | |
| 1\(\frac{4}{5}\)a-5 | |
| \(\frac{5}{9}\)a9 |