Question

Simplify the expression: (2x^3y^2)(-4x^2y)^2 / (8x^5y^4)

Answer 1

Answer - 4x^2

Step by step -

1. Distribute exponent

2. Evaluate the exponent

3. Power of a power

4. Multiply the numbers

5. Multiply the numbers

6. Combine exponents

7. Combine exponents

8. Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

9. Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

10. Divide by 1