Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Math Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
Choose the best answer. If necessary, use the paper you were given.
(a ^ 9 * b ^ 12)/(a ^ 3 * b) =
Answer Choices
- A: a ^ 3 * b ^ 11
- B: a ^ 6 * b ^ 12
- C: a ^ 3 * b ^ 12
- D: a ^ 6 * b ^ 11
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Use the quotient rule: a⁹ ÷ a³ = a⁶ and b¹² ÷ b = b¹¹. Final answer is a⁶b¹¹.