SOLUTION: Help please. a^-2b^2 --------- ac -------- ab -------- b^-2c^3 This is how it is set up on my homework sheet. I think he means to divide but I am not sure.

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Question 234789: Help please.
a^-2b^2
---------
ac
--------
ab
--------
b^-2c^3
This is how it is set up on my homework sheet. I think he means to divide but I am not sure.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a^-2b^2
---------
ac
--------
ab
--------
b^-2c^3
Invert the lower fraction and mutiply
= %28a%5E%28-2%29b%5E2%29%2A%28b%5E-2c%5E3%29%2F%28ac%2Abc%29
= a%5E%28-2%29c%5E3%2Fabc%5E2
= a%5E%28-2%29c%2Fab
= c%2Fa%5E3b