Simplify ——————— 36
Dividing exponents :
2.1 23 divided by 22 = 2(3 - 2) = 21 = 2
Equation at the end of step 2 :
2x
15y3 (—————— • x8) • y6 9
Step 3 :
Multiplying exponential expressions :
3.1 x15 multiplied by x8 = x(15 + 8) = x23
Equation at the end of step 3 :
2x
23y3 —————— • y6 9
Step 4 :
Multiplying exponential expressions :
4.1 y3 multiplied by y6 = y(3 + 6) = y9
Final result :
2x
23y9 —————— 9