Simplify the expression. Express the answer so that all exponents are positive. Whenever an exponent is 0 or negative, we assume that the base is not 0. ( x2y3 )/ ( xy4)

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Problem 25E: Simplifying Expression with Exponents Simplify each expression, and eliminate any negative...
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Simplify the expression. Express the answer so that all exponents are positive. Whenever an exponent is 0 or negative, we assume that the base is not 0.

( x2y3 )/ ( xy4)

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