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Is 63ab/7a and 9ab equivalent?

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Because of BODMAS:

63ab/7a

=63*a*(b/7)*a

=63a²(b/7)

=9a²b

So the answer is no.

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Let's say a=2 and b=3

63*2*3/7*2

=9(2)²(3)

=108

This result can be checked on a calculator.
User Alex Brohshtut
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