What is the quotient of - 8x^6 over 4x^-3

a) x^9 over 32

b) 4x^9

c) - 12 over x^2

d) - 2x^9

(-8x^6) / (4x^3) can be broken down as (-8/4) * (x^6/x^-3)

you should know that - 8/4 is - 2

the second part is dividing variables at different powers which is kinda like subtracting powers

think of it as x ^ (6 - (-3))

you get x^9

-2 * x ^9

= - 2x^9