Question
Simplify
9^12 divided by 9^3
This is really confusing so can you give me the steps too?
9^12 divided by 9^3
This is really confusing so can you give me the steps too?
Answers
Peach
Wait...I think I got it.
Peach
Do I have to only divide the exponents?
Peach
Is my answer 9^4?
Anonymous
No, when you divide with exponents, you subtract the exponents. It's the opposite from multiplication, how you add the exponents. When it comes to divide exponents, you subtract the exponents.
Anonymous
So, they way you have it typed, I'd say it's 1^9
Reiny
Anon has it wrong
9^12 รท9^3
= 9^9 , which is rather large
To divide powers with the same base, <b>keep the base</b> and subtract the exponents.
9^12 รท9^3
= 9^9 , which is rather large
To divide powers with the same base, <b>keep the base</b> and subtract the exponents.