Dividing Monomials Quotient Example Quotient Example Quotient of

Dividing Monomials

Quotient Example

Quotient Example

Quotient of Powers

Power of a Quotient

Zero Exponent

Negative Exponent

Simplify Assume that x and y are not equal to zero. Group powers that have the same base. Quotient of Powers Answer: Simplify.

Simplify to zero. Answer: Assume that a and b are not equal

Simplify Assume that e and f are not equal to zero. Power of a Quotient Power of a Product Answer: Power of a Power

Simplify equal to zero. Answer: Assume that p and q are not

Simplify equal to zero. Answer: 1 Assume that m and n are not

Simplify . Assume that m and n are not equal to zero. Simplify. Answer: Quotient of Powers

Simplify each expression. Assume that z is not equal to zero. a. Answer: 1 b. Answer:

Simplify . Assume that y and z are not equal to zero. Write as a product of fractions. Answer: Multiply fractions.

Simplify . Assume that p, q, and r are not equal to zero. Group powers with the same base. Quotient of Powers and Negative Exponent Properties

Simplify. Negative Exponent Property Answer: Multiply fractions.

Simplify each expression. Assume that no denominator is equal to zero. a. Answer: b. Answer:

Multiple-Choice Test Item Write the ratio of the circumference of the circle to the area of the square in simplest form. A B C D Read the Test Item A ratio is a comparison of two quantities. It can be written in fraction form.

Solve the Test Item • • circumference of a circle length of a square diameter of circle or 2 r area of square Substitute. Quotient of Powers

Simplify. Answer: C

Multiple-Choice Test Item Write the ratio of the circumference of the circle to the perimeter of the square in simplest form. A B Answer: A C D

Find the Error

Homework Quiz

Homework • 8 -2 Dividing Monomials Even Problems