Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Simplifying Complex Fractions - Exercise Set - Page 361: 54

Answer

$-12x^{2}y$

Work Step by Step

Using the laws of exponents, the given expression, $ \dfrac{48x^3y^2}{-4xy} ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{\cancel{-4}\cdot(-12)x^{3-1}y^{2-1}}{\cancel{-4}} \\\\= -12x^{2}y^{1} \\\\= -12x^{2}y .\end{array}
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