Simplifying Fractions with Exponents

The video tutorial explains how to simplify a fraction involving variables and exponents. It begins by dividing the coefficients of the terms, followed by subtracting the exponents. The tutorial then addresses handling negative exponents by placing them in the denominator, leading to the final simplified answer.

What are the coefficients in the given fraction problem?

• 5 and 9

• 9 and 36

• 36 and 6

• 5 and 36

What is the result of dividing the coefficients 36 by 6?

• 9

• 5

• 1

• 6

When dividing terms with the same base, what operation is performed on the exponents?

• Subtract the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

What is the simplified form of M to the power of 5 minus 9?

• M to the power of 4

• M to the power of -14

• M to the power of -4

• M to the power of 14

How should a negative exponent be expressed in a fraction?

• As a positive exponent in the denominator

• As a negative exponent in the numerator

• As a positive exponent in the numerator

• As a negative exponent in the denominator