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 \( \frac{-8a^6}{4a^3} \)?
-2a-3 | |
-2a\(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
-2a3 | |
-\(\frac{1}{2}\)a-3 |