Exercise 1 Page 402

To simplify the given expression, we will use the Properties of Exponents. For this exercise, we will begin by grouping powers with the same base. Then we will apply the Quotient of Powers Property. Let's do it!

t^5u^4/t^2u

WriteProdFrac

Write as a product of fractions

t^5/t^2 * u^4/u

a=a^1

t^5/t^2 * u^4/u^1

DivPow

a^m/a^n= a^(m-n)

t^(5-2)u^(4-1)

SubTerms

Subtract terms

t^3u^3