Question

what is the product in simplest form state any restrictions on the variable. 4a^5/7 b^4 * 2b^2/2a^4

Answer 1

\[\frac{ 4a ^{5} }{ 7b ^{4} }*\frac{ 2b ^{2} }{ 2a ^{4} }\]

Answer 2

See if you can cancel the higher exponents and then simplify.

Answer 3

would i cancel out the 2s?

Answer 4

yeah that is one thing you would do

Answer 5

HINT:
\[\frac{ a ^{5} }{ a ^{4} } = a\]

Answer 6

can I cross simplify?

Answer 7

\[2b^2/7b^4*2a?\]