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Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY

What is the simplified form of ((2⁢x^2⁢y^−3)^3)/(4⁢x^5⁢y^−2) ?

Answer
A
4 x squared y squared
B
the fraction with numerator 2 x and denominator y to the 7th power
C
the fraction with numerator 4 y squared and denominator x to the 7th power
D
2 x to the 11th power y to the negative 11 power

Explanation

Raise each factor in the numerator to the third power: (2x²y⁻³)³ = 8x⁶y⁻⁹. Then divide coefficients and subtract exponents for matching bases: 8/4 = 2, x⁶/x⁵ = x, and y⁻⁹/y⁻² = y⁻⁷. Since y⁻⁷ = 1/y⁷, the simplified form is 2x/y⁷, which is choice B.

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