Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - Dividing Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 386: 42

Answer

$-\frac{1}{3}y^4$

Work Step by Step

Divide the monomials by cancelling out common factors of the numbers and subtracting the exponents of variables. $\frac{-15y^{13}}{45y^9}=-\frac{15}{45}y^{13-9}=-\frac{1}{3}y^4$ Check the answer. $45y^9(-\frac{1}{3}y^4)=-\frac{45}{3}y^{9+4}=-15y^{13}$
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