SOLUTION: I need help on this math problem. -5jk/35j^2k^2 Thanks!

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: I need help on this math problem. -5jk/35j^2k^2 Thanks!      Log On


   



Question 224159: I need help on this math problem.
-5jk/35j^2k^2
Thanks!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help on this math problem.
-5jk/35j^2k^2
---
I'm going to break out the pieces:
---
= (-5/35)(j/j^2)(k/k^2)
---
Now reduce each factor:
---
= (-1/7)(1/j)(1/k)
----
Now put it back together:
---
= -(1/7jk)
================
Cheers,
Stan H.