Simplifying Multiple Exponents: Tips & Tricks

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The discussion revolves around the simplification of the expression \(-3x^5y^2/6x\). Participants explore methods for reducing this expression, focusing on algebraic manipulation and cancellation of terms.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for assistance in simplifying the expression \(-3x^5y^2/6x\).
  • Another participant confirms the expression and suggests that the \(x\) in the denominator cancels with one \(x\) in the numerator.
  • A third participant presents the result of the simplification as \(-x^4y^2/2\).
  • A subsequent reply agrees with the simplification provided by the third participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be agreement on the simplification process and the final result among the participants, though the initial question about the method remains open to further exploration.

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Is there any way to go about simplifying this?

-3x^5y^2/6x

Thanks.
 
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[tex]\frac{-3x^5y^2}{6x}[/tex]

Is that the problem?

If so then the x in the denominator cancels with one x in the numerator.
 
I get this??

[tex]\displaystyle{\frac{-x^4y^2}{2}}[/tex]
 
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Yes that is correct.
 

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