Question

Simplify the rational expression
x^4 y^2/xy^7.

Answer 1

Answer:
`x^3y^9`

Explanation:

Reformatting the input :

Changes made to your input should not affect the solution:

(1): Dot was discarded near "7.".

STEP 1:

Simplify
`(y^2)/(x)`

The equation at the end of step 1:

`((x^4)*(y^2)/(x) )*y^7`

Multiplying exponential expressions:

2.1
`y^2` multiplied by
`y^7`
`=y^(2+7)=y^9`

Final result is
`x^3y^9`