SOLUTION: In this problem it says to simplify. Can I see a step by step on how to do that? 5x to 12th y square/10xy9

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Question 37547: In this problem it says to simplify. Can I see a step by step on how to do that?

5x to 12th y square/10xy9
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think what you mean to simplify is
5(x^12)(y^2) / 10x(y^9)
If so, we reduce 5/10 to 1/2, cancel an x, top and bottom, and cancel y^2 top and bottom which leaves the answer
5(x^12)(y^2) / 10x(y^9) =
(x^12)(y^2) / 2x(y^9) =
(x^11)(y^2) / 2(y^9) =
x^11 / 2(y^7)