Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following algebraic fractions: 2) \(\frac{5z^5 w^4}{9z w^2}\) 3) \(\frac{gy}{4g^6 y^4}\)

Solution

I can see that you've uploaded two mathematical expressions for simplification. Let's solve each one:

Problem 2:

5z5w49zw2\frac{5z^5 w^4}{9z w^2}

  1. Simplify the powers of zz: z5/z=z51=z4z^5 / z = z^{5-1} = z^4.
  2. Simplify the powers of ww: w4/w2=w42=w2w^4 / w^2 = w^{4-2} = w^2.

So the simplified expression is: 5z4w29\frac{5z^4 w^2}{9}

Problem 3:

gy4g6y4\frac{gy}{4g^6 y^4}

  1. Simplify the powers of gg: g/g6=g16=g5g / g^6 = g^{1-6} = g^{-5}.
  2. Simplify the powers of yy: y/y4=y14=y3y / y^4 = y^{1-4} = y^{-3}.

So the simplified expression is: g5y34=14g5y3\frac{g^{-5} y^{-3}}{4} = \frac{1}{4g^5 y^3}

If you'd like further details or have any questions, feel free to ask!

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would you simplify a3b5a2b2\frac{a^3 b^5}{a^2 b^2}?
  2. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  3. Can you explain how to simplify fractional exponents?
  4. What happens when you have x0x^0 in a fraction?
  5. How can we factor polynomials with exponents?

Tip: Always remember the rule of subtracting exponents when dividing powers with the same base!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules
Fraction Simplification

Formulas

Exponent rule: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents
Simplification of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10