exponents and polynomials: Divide x^7/y^9

[pweisler]

Divide x^7/y^9 how would you solve this problem. They have x^7/y^6 .

 

[stapel]

Divide x^7/y^9...

By what are you supposed to divide x⁷/y⁹? (As written, the question is similar to asking one to "divide 12". Divide by what?)

When you reply, please include a clear listing of all of the steps and reasoning you have tried so far, even if you think they are wrong. Thank you.

Eliz.

 

[amberlianne]

The way you've got it written out, the problem can't be simplified really any further. You really need to put the whole problem here.