exponents

[zhyia]

this problem involves dividing exponents i believe 2x^4-2x^2-10 x^2-3 but im not sure how to solve it? can i divide the like terms leaving the -10 on top and the -3 on bottom?

 

[happy]

this problem involves dividing exponents i believe 2x^4-2x^2-10 x^2-3 but im not sure how to solve it? can i divide the like terms leaving the -10 on top and the -3 on bottom?

I have no idea what you're doing or what the complete problem is.

 

[stapel]

this problem involves dividing exponents

Dividing exponents? Or simplifying an expression containing exponents? What, exactly, are the instructions?

2x^4-2x^2-10 x^2-3

What is the significance of the underlining? What, exactly, is the text of the exercise?

im not sure how to solve it?

One cannot "solve" without an equation. Where is the "equals" sign supposed to be in your exercise?

Please reply with the full and exact text of the exercise, the complete instructions, and a clear listing of your steps and reasoning thus far. Using the formatting explained in the "Karl's Notes" link in the "Forum Help" pull-down menu at the very top of this page would probably be helpful.

Thank you.

Eliz.

 

[Denis]

2x^4-2x^2-10 x^2-3

If you're dividing (2x^4 - 2x^2 - 10) by (x^2 - 3),
then you can use long division; however, your question:
"can i divide the like terms leaving the -10 on top and the -3 on bottom?"
indicates that you're not ready for this: see your teacher.

Can you check this : (2x^4 - 2x^2 - 10) ;
I think it should be: (2x^4 - 2x^2 - 12) ;
this would then mean a division with 0 remainder (instead of 2).

 

[zhyia]

nope the problem was wrote correclty...i will get with my teacher on this problem.