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? asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 3 years ago

I HAVE A SERIOUS MATH QUESTION?

If i have 20x^3 y^-4 over

(2x^-4 y^-1) would i be able to move the x^-4 up top even though its in the parenthesis? same with the y^-1??

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  • az_lender
    Lv 7
    3 years ago
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    Yes, the expression is equal to 10x^7/y^3, or if you prefer, 10x^7y^(-3).

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    (20x^3 y^-4) / (2x^-4 y^-1)

    = 10x^7 / y^3

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