SOLUTION: Simplify by removing factors of 1 48v^9y^5 / 18v^4y^3 The simplified form is ? I just don't get this. The examples shown doesn't explain how I get the numbers it comes up

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Question 623148: Simplify by removing factors of 1
48v^9y^5 / 18v^4y^3
The simplified form is ?
I just don't get this. The examples shown doesn't explain how I get the numbers it comes up with. I am so confused please help me. THank you

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify:
48(v^9)(y^5) / 18(v^4)(y^3)
move (v^4) & (y^3) to the numerator, and changing sign of their exponent.
=48(v^9)(y^5)(v^-4)(y^-3)/18
=48(v^5)(y^2)/18
=8(v^5)(y^2)/3