To simplify the expression \( \frac{8t^5}{2t^3} \), follow these steps:
- Divide the coefficients: \( \frac{8}{2} = 4 \)
- Subtract the exponents of \( t \): \( t^{5-3} = t^2 \)
Putting it all together, we have:
\[ \frac{8t^5}{2t^3} = 4t^2 \]
So the answer is \( 4t^2 \) (which can also be written as "4 t squared").