Question

debrow, josiah
unit 6 test - exponents and polynomials
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write the expression in simplest form:
$\frac{-24x^{5}}{3x^{-2}} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the constant coefficients

$\frac{-24}{3} = -8$

Step2: Simplify the variable terms

Use exponent rule $\frac{x^a}{x^b}=x^{a-b}$, so $x^{5-(-2)} = x^{5+2}=x^7$

Step3: Combine the results

Multiply the simplified constant and variable terms.

Answer:

$-8x^7$