What expression is equivalent to 12x^6 y^-4 z^2/3x^2 y^-6 z^3?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Is this it?
\(\dfrac{12x^6y^{-4}z^2}{3x^2y^{-6}z^3}\)
If it is, we just divide the whole numbers and subtract the exponents:
\(\dfrac{12}{3}x^{6-2}y^{-4-6}z^{2-3}\)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
So first divide 12 / 3@boxercutie00
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yes that is the equation.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Okay, divide 12 / 3
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
That would be 4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yes, now subtract 6 - 2.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yep, -4 - 6
OpenStudy (anonymous):
-12
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Check again
OpenStudy (anonymous):
-10 haha my bad
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yes, now lastly subtract 2 - 3.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
-1
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Wait, actually it should be -4 + 6..
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
2
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yes, so our final answer is:
\(4x^4y^2z^{-1}\)
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