Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. 3q9q
Identify Coefficients and Variables: Identify the coefficients and the variables in the expression.The expression 3q9q has coefficients 9 and 3, and the variable q in both the numerator and the denominator.
Simplify Coefficients: Simplify the coefficients by dividing them.Divide the coefficient in the numerator by the coefficient in the denominator.39=3
Simplify Variables: Simplify the variables by dividing them.Since q/q is equal to 1 (any non-zero number divided by itself is 1), we can simplify q/q to 1.
Combine Coefficients and Variables: Combine the simplified coefficients and variables.Since q/q is 1, it does not need to be written, and we are left with just the simplified coefficient.The final simplified expression is 3.
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