Question

Simplify the expression so that it uses positive exponents, only.
(x^-1/2y^2)(x^5/2y^-4)

Answer 1

its (1/x/2y^2)(x/5/2/y^4

equals (1/x*2y^2)(x/10y^4)

so its \[(\frac{ 1 }{ x2y^2 })(\frac{ x }{ 10y^4 })\]

Answer 2

can u simplify it now?

Answer 3

if you multiply it you get:
\[\frac{ 1 }{ 20y^6 }\]

Answer 4

so the answer is:
\[\frac{ 1 }{ 20y^6 }\]