Algebra 2
Section 5.1: Quotients of Monomials
Laws of Exponents:
bx • by = bx+y
bx ÷ by = bx-y
(ab)x = axbx
(a÷b)x = ax÷bx
(bx)y = bxy
b-1 = 1
b1
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Algebra 2
Section 5.1: Quotients of Monomials
Examples: Simplify each expression.
#1)
9x3y2
3x2y5
#2)
3c4 • d5
2d2
6c2
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Algebra 2
Section 5.1: Quotients of Monomials
Examples: Simplify each expression.
#3)
#4)
4x
y4
3y7
2x2
3
xn+1 yn
xn yn-1
3
Algebra 2
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