Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.b68b
Write Given Expression: Write down the given expression.The given expression is b68b.
Simplify by Dividing: Simplify the expression by dividing the terms.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.8b/b6=8×b1/b6=8×b(1−6)=8×b−5
Express Answer Using Positive Exponents: Express the answer using positive exponents.To express b−5 with a positive exponent, write it as 1/b5.So, 8×b−5=8/b5
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