Apply the Quotient Rule of Exponents to simplify 9^8/9^6

Question

9
8
9
6
as an equivalent expression.(1 point)

Answer 1

The Quotient Rule of Exponents states that when you divide two powers with the same base, you can subtract the exponents.

In this case, we have:

\[ \frac{9^8}{9^6} = 9^{8-6} = 9^2 \]

Thus, the expression simplifies to \(9^2\).