Q. Perform the operation and simplify the answer fully.9x310÷7x25Answer:
Rewrite Division: Rewrite the division of fractions as multiplication by the reciprocal.To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of (5)/(7x2) is (7x2)/(5).
Set Up Multiplication: Set up the multiplication of the two fractions. 9x310×57x2
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators separately.(10×7x2)/(9x3×5)
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication in the numerator and the denominator.45x370x2
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction by canceling common factors.Both the numerator and the denominator have common factors of 5 and x2.(45/5)x3(70/5)x2
Simplify Numbers and Terms: Simplify the numbers and the x terms separately.9x314x2
Apply Exponent Laws: Apply the laws of exponents to simplify the x terms.When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents: x3x2=x2−3=x−1.9x114
Rewrite with Positive Exponent: Rewrite the expression with a positive exponent.Since x−1 is the same as x1, the final simplified form is:9x14
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