Dividing Monomials
Dividing a Monomial by a Monomial
To divide a monomial by a monomial, use the Division Property of
Exponents. (Assume that any variable in the denominator is not equal
to zero.)
Division Property of
Exponents
Example
Find: -36w5xy3 ÷ 9w2y7
| Solution |
-36w5xy3 ÷ 9w2y7 |
| Rewrite the problem using a
division bar.
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| Cancel the common factor, 9,
in the numerator and denominator.
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| Use the Division Property of Exponents.
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| Simplify. |
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