Question

How to divide negative and positive exponential variables in this problem?

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

n / n^2 = n^1 / n^-2

= n^(1 - 2)

= n^-1.

m^3 / m^-3

= m^(3 - (-3))

= m^6.

p^-2 / p^6

= p(-2-6)

= p^-8.