Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. (3j)(j)6j8
Divide and Subtract: Simplify the expression by dividing the coefficients and subtracting the exponents.The expression 3j(j)6j8 can be simplified by dividing the numerical coefficients (6 divided by 3) and using the quotient rule for exponents (subtracting the exponents of like bases).3j(j)6j8=(36)⋅j(8−1−1)
Perform Operations: Perform the division and subtraction. 36⋅j8−1−1=2⋅j8−2
Simplify Exponent: Simplify the exponent. 2×j8−2=2×j6
Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final simplified expression is 2j6.
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