Write the following in exponential form assuming denominators not equal to zero:
y5÷y2
For any non-zero integer a, where m and n are whole numbers and m>n.
am÷an=aman=am-n
So, y5÷y2=y5-2 where a=y,m=5,n=2
=y3.
Therefore, y5÷y2=y3.
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x5÷x3
(-6)8(-6)3
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