Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-4 Properties of Real Numbers - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 27: 44

Answer

Not equivalent

Work Step by Step

To simplify this expression, we start by simplifying the numerical part of the fraction. The $\frac{63}{7}$ part of $\frac{63ab}{7a}$ simplifies to $9$, giving $\frac{9ab}{a}$. Finally, the a cancels out because there is one in the numerator and one in the denominator, giving 9b. $9b\ne9ab$.
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