Question

Simplify. x ^3 ÷ x^ 5

Answer 1

Answer: x^(-2)

Explanation:

When dividing two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Therefore, x^3 ÷ x^5 can be simplified as follows:

x^3 ÷ x^5 = x^(3-5) = x^(-2)

So, x^3 ÷ x^5 simplifies to 1/x^2 or simply x^(-2).