How do you simplify #(2p^3q^2)/(8p^4q) div (4pq^2)/(16p^4)#?
2 Answers
Explanation:
We start off with what's given:
Recall:
So,
Recall:
So,
The
The
So, our original setup was:
The answer is
Explanation:
Reduce the numerical part of each fraction.
Simplify each fraction.
Use the exponent rule
Use exponent rule
In order to divide fractions, invert the second fraction to get its reciprocal, and then multiply.
Cancel the
Apply the exponent rules