SOLUTION: Hi, my name is Alyssa. I need help with the following problem: -12y/7x•21x^5y^2 Thank you

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Question 579001: Hi, my name is Alyssa. I need help with the following problem:
-12y/7x•21x^5y^2
Thank you
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-%2812y%29%2F%287x%29•21x%5E5y%5E2
cancel the 7 into 21
-%2812y%29%2Fx•3x%5E5y%5E2
divide the x into x^5, subtract exponents
(-12y) * 3x%5E%28%285-1%29%29y%5E2
(-12y) * 3x%5E4y%5E2
multiply like terms, add the exponents of y
-36x%5E4y%5E%28%282%2B1%29%29 = -36x%5E4y%5E3