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First group the coefficients and variables.
\Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: am · an = am + n.
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(Add exponents: 9 + 3 = 12)
(Multiply: 6 × 8 = 48)
Since base is common, apply the quotient of powers property:
(Subtract exponents: 12 – 2 = 10)
(Divide:
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