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 \( \frac{8z^5}{4z^3} \)?
| 2z2 | |
| 2z15 | |
| 2z1\(\frac{2}{3}\) | |
| 2z-2 |