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How do I simplify 8xy3 over 2x2y

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The given expression is

8xy^3/2x^2y

To simplify the expression, we would apply the law of exponents which is expressed as

a^b/a^c = a^(b - c)

Thus, we have

8/4 * x^(1 - 2) * y^(3 - 1)

= 2 * x^-1 * y^2

= 2x^-1y^2

If we reverse it, it becomes

2y^2/x

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