SOLUTION: Simplify the expression w^3/w^2 y^3 I do not know this one. I have tried using expression calculator, get different answers. PLease help me. One i got 18y, different one i got

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Question 963978: Simplify the expression
w^3/w^2 y^3
I do not know this one. I have tried using expression calculator, get different answers. PLease help me. One i got 18y, different one i got wy^3 and again y^3w(y)

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the following:
%28w%5E3%2Fw%5E2%29y%5E3
Group the factors (the numbers being multiplied):
= %28w%5E3%2Ay%5E3%29%2Fw%5E2
Combine powers:
= +w%5E%283-2%29y%5E3
Subtract 3-2 which leaves you with 1w or simply w:
= w%2Ay%5E3 This is your answer