SOLUTION: I need to multiply the fraction -3a^2b/35a^5 x 35a^5 / 9b^4= I have it broken down like this. 7a^2a^3b^2 / 5a^5b^4 please help do I have the right direction?

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Question 86217This question is from textbook algebra
: I need to multiply the fraction
-3a^2b/35a^5 x 35a^5 / 9b^4=
I have it broken down like this.
7a^2a^3b^2 / 5a^5b^4
please help do I have the right direction?
 This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[-3a^2b/35a^5] x [35a^5 / 9b^4]
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The 35a^5 factors cancel:
=[-3a^2b/9b^4]
= -a^2/3b^3
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Cheers,
Stan H.