SOLUTION: How would I simplify -3xy/9x^3y^-4

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Question 237448: How would I simplify -3xy/9x^3y^-4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3xy/9x^3y^-4
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= (-3/9)(x/x^3)(y/y^-4)
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= (-1/3)(1/x^2)(y^5/1)
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= (-1/3)y^5/x^2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.