If the quantity 4 times x times y cubed plus 8 times x squared times y to the fifth power all over 2 times x times y squared is completely simplified to 2xayb + 4xcyd, where a, b, c, and d represent integer exponents, what is the value of a? _______

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If the quantity 4 times x times y cubed plus 8 times x squared times y to the fifth power all over 2 times x times y squared is completely simplified to 2xayb + 4xcyd, where a, b, c, and d represent integer exponents, what is the value of a? _______

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gahm8684 · Answer

@nikato

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$$\frac{ 4xy^3+8x^2y^5 }{ 2xy^2 }$$

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@amistre64 @Compassionate @campbell_st  @SolomonZelman

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what does: Numerical Answers Expected mean?

amistre64 · Answer

$$\frac{ 4xy^3+8x^2y^5 }{ 2xy^2 }=2x^ay^b + 4x^cy^d$$
just simplify and compare the parts

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dont get it:c