Question

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

Answer 1

2 x ⁻¹ y / (x ³ z) = 2 y / (x ⁴ z)

… = 2 × 8 / (2⁴ × (-1))

… = 16 / (-16)

… = -1

Answer 2

Explanation:

2 x ⁻¹ y / (x ³ z) = 2 y / (x ⁴ z)

… = 2 × 8 / (2⁴ × (-1))

… = 16 / (-16)

… = -1