Part 1
Divide. State any restrictions on the variables.
StartFraction 2 x Superscript 5 Over 9 y squared EndFraction
divided byStartFraction 8 y Superscript negative 3 Over 9 x Superscript negative 8 EndFraction
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Part 1
Simplify the rational expression.
StartFraction 2 x Superscript 5 Over 9 y squared EndFraction
divided byStartFraction 8 y Superscript negative 3 Over 9 x Superscript negative 8 EndFraction
equals
StartFraction 2 x Superscript 5 Baseline left parenthesis y plus 4 x cubed right parenthesis Over 9 y cubed EndFraction
(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
Part 2
What are the restrictions on the variables? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
The restrictions on the variables are:
- y ≠ 0 (since we have a denominator with y)
- x ≠ 0 (since we have a denominator with x)