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Simplify the expression\(\frac{2x^{-1}y}{x^3z}\) for \(x=2\), \(y=8\), and \(z=-1\).

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2 x ⁻¹ y / (x ³ z) = 2 y / (xz)

… = 2 × 8 / (2⁴ × (-1))

… = 16 / (-16)

… = -1

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Explanation:

2 x ⁻¹ y / (x ³ z) = 2 y / (x ⁴ z)

… = 2 × 8 / (2⁴ × (-1))

… = 16 / (-16)

… = -1

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