Question 1014033
 Simplify (-3a^3b^2)(4ab)/ 2a^7b in at least TWO ways. Explain each step. 
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1st:: [-3a^3b^2*4ab]/(2a^7b)
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= [-12a^4b^3]/(2a^7b)
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= -6b^2/a^3
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2nd:: (-3a^3b^2)*[4ab/2a^7b]
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= -3a^3b^2*[2/a^6]
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= -6b^2/a^3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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