SOLUTION: 70x^2y^4/4x^3y I have to simplify this rational equation. This is what I have so far: = 7*10*x*x*y*y*y*y/1*4*x*x*x*y = 7*10*y*y*y/1*4*x*y = 70y^3/4xy Does this look

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: 70x^2y^4/4x^3y I have to simplify this rational equation. This is what I have so far: = 7*10*x*x*y*y*y*y/1*4*x*x*x*y = 7*10*y*y*y/1*4*x*y = 70y^3/4xy Does this look       Log On


   

Question 341465: 70x^2y^4/4x^3y
I have to simplify this rational equation. This is what I have so far:
= 7*10*x*x*y*y*y*y/1*4*x*x*x*y
= 7*10*y*y*y/1*4*x*y
= 70y^3/4xy
Does this look right?
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, rfer:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's easier to use the laws of exponents rather than expand the expressions.
Further simplification is possible in your answer.
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
double chech your work, I think the last y should not be there.
I think 70y^3/4x is correct