Question

Simplify the fraction -(2x/-xy) completely.

a. 2x/-xy
b. -2/y
c. -2x/xy
d. 2/y

Answer 1

`-( (2x)/(xy) ) :`

Remove parentheses: (a) = a


`= - (2x)/(-xy)`

Apply the fraction rule :


`(a)/(-b) = - (a)/(b)`


`-( (2x)/(xy) )`

Cancel :
`(2x)/(xy)`


`= -(- (2x)/(y) )`

Apply rule : -(-a) = a


`= (2)/(y)`

Answer D

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