document.write( "Question 256863: please help me solve (-4a^-1b^2c640)/(2b^7c) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #188902 by drk(1908) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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I believe your question was:
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\n" ); document.write( "step 2 - combine your variables using the division rule. WHen you divide like bases, subtract the exponents.
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