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 \( \frac{-9x^7}{5x^3} \)?
| -1\(\frac{4}{5}\)x10 | |
| -1\(\frac{4}{5}\)x4 | |
| -1\(\frac{4}{5}\)x\(\frac{3}{7}\) | |
| -\(\frac{5}{9}\)x10 |