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simplify a/(a^2)

Solution

simplify

\frac{a}{a ^{2}}

Solution

\frac{1}{a}

Solution steps

\frac{a}{a ^{2}}

Apply exponent rule:

\frac{x ^{a}}{x ^{b}} = \frac{1}{x ^{b - a}}

= \frac{1}{a ^{2 - 1}}

Subtract the numbers:

2 - 1 = 1

= \frac{1}{a ^{1}}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{1} = a

a^{1} = a

= \frac{1}{a}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a/(a^2) ?
The solution to a/(a^2) is 1/a