Question

Simplify the expression (-2)2x6y2 _________ (-2)-3x4y-2

Answer 1

Answer:  $\bold{-\dfrac{2}{3}x^2y^4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

   $\dfrac{-2(2x^6y^2)}{-2(-3x^4y^{-2})}$

$=\dfrac{2x^6y^2}{-3x^4y^{-2}}$

$=-\dfrac{2}{3}\ x^{6-4}\ y^{2-(-2)}$

$=-\dfrac{2}{3}x^{2}y^{4}$