Question

Which expression is equivalent to the following complex tion?

-2 + 5/xy/3/-2y

a) -2x + 5/3
b) 2x - 5/3
c) 2x + 5/3
d) -2x - 5/3

Answer 1

The expression -2 + 5/xy/3/-2y is equivalent to -2 + (5/3x).

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression -2 + 5/xy/3/-2y is equivalent to -2 + (5/xy)/(3/-2y). To simplify this expression, we can multiply the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by -2y. This gives us (-2 + (5/xy) × (-2y)) / (3 × -2y). Simplifying further, we get (-2 - (10y/x)) / (-6y). Finally, we can simplify the expression to -2 + (10y/x) / (6y), which is equivalent to -2 + (5/3x).