SOLUTION: I don't know how to work out 6a^-2bc/4a^3

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Question 525071: I don't know how to work out 6a^-2bc/4a^3
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I don't know how to work out 6a^-2bc/4a^3
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Multiply NUM and DEN by a^2
= 6bc%2F4a%5E5
Divide by 2
= 3bc%2F2a%5E5

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
work out [6a^-2bc]/4a^3
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= [6/4)(a^-2/a^3)(bc/1)
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= (3/2)(1/a^5)(bc)
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= [3bc/2a^5]
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Cheers,
stan H.