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#1 2024-05-16 12:58:03

mathxyz
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Simplify Expression...3

Simplify the given expression. Express the answer so that all exponents are positive. Whenever an exponent is 0 or negative, assume that the base is not 0.


[x^(-2) y]/[x(y^2)]


y/(x^2) ÷ xy^2


y/(x^2) • 1/(xy^2)


y/(x^3 y^2)


1/(x^3 y)


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#2 2024-05-16 19:17:36

Europe2048
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Re: Simplify Expression...3

The solution is correct, but I'd do it like this:

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#3 2024-05-17 03:13:06

mathxyz
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Re: Simplify Expression...3

Europe2048 wrote:

The solution is correct, but I'd do it like this:

Thank for sharing your method. I appreciate that you have taken the time out to check my questions. We need more members like you and Bob here.

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