Joanne C. answered 05/23/23
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Hi.
This problem deals with the division rule of exponents. When you have a variable with an exponent divided by the same variable with an exponent. The rule is you subtract the exponents
You have s8/ s3 So you would apply the rule as follows
s8/ s3 = s(8-3)
= s5
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