Question

Perform the indicated operation

(-2a²)/(3a²) X (20a)/(15a³)

Answer 1

Multiply the numerator and denominator:

(-2a^2 * 20a) / (3a^2 * 15a^3)
= (-40a^3) / (45a^6)

A (5a^3) cancels out.

(-8) / (9a^3)