Question

Express in simplified exponential notation. 18a^3b^2/2ab

Answer 1

`(18a^3b&2)/(2ab)= 9a^2*b`

Answer 2

`9a^2b`

Explanation:

18a^3b^2/2ab

`(18a^3b^2)/(2ab)`

To simplify the given expression, we apply property of exponents

18/2 = 9

x^m / x^n= x^ (m-n) In division we subtract the exponents

`(a^3)/(a)=a^{3-1)= a^2`

`(b^2)/(b)=b{2-1}= b`

So given expression becomes

`9a^2b`

The answer has only positive exponents