SOLUTION: Hi . could someone help me simpify the following expression L^2m(2-m)/L^3(m-2) many thanks for your help

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Question 631071: Hi . could someone help me simpify the following expression
L^2m(2-m)/L^3(m-2) many thanks for your help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simpify the following expression
L^2m(2-m)/L^3(m-2)
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= m(L^2/L^3)(2-m)/(m-2)
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Since 2-m = -(m-2) , (2-m)/(m-2) = -1.
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= (m/L)(-1)
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= -m/L
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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