SOLUTION: Can I get some help on simplifying sqrt(5x^4y) / sqrt(2x^2y^3) I don't need an answer, just need how to get started on solving explained. Thank you!

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Question 1071879: Can I get some help on simplifying sqrt(5x^4y) / sqrt(2x^2y^3)
I don't need an answer, just need how to get started on solving explained. Thank you!

Found 3 solutions by Boreal, MathTherapy, MaxWong:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start by dealing with the constants, which here are sqrt(5/2)
that will rationalize to 5*sqrt(2)/2
then deal with the first variable. That is x^4/x^2, which is x^2, and the sqrt (x^2)=x
then the second variable, which is sqrt(y/y^3) or sqrt (1/y^2) which is (1/y)
then combine all the parts
5 sqrt (2)*x/y

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Can I get some help on simplifying sqrt(5x^4y) / sqrt(2x^2y^3)
I don't need an answer, just need how to get started on solving explained. Thank you
sqrt%285x%5E4y%29%2Fsqrt%282x%5E2y%5E3%29 =====> sqrt%285x%5E4y%2F%282x%5E2y%5E3%29%29
Now, you can continue, by simplifying within the radical.

Answer by MaxWong(38) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Give you some tips:
sqrt%28x%5E3%29=x%2Asqrt%28x%29