document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=394831>Question 394831</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help solving this equation.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(6a^3/5 b^1/4)(-3a^1/5 b^3/4) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The general rule is:<BR>\n" );
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