Question

Which values of a and b make the equation true? (2xy)^4/4xy=4x^ay^b

Answer 1

Answer: a=3, b=3

Explanation:

Let's rewrite this expression on the left side so that it matched the form on the right side.

`((2xy)^4)/(4xy)=(16x^4y^4)/(4xy)=4x^3y^3`

Now, you can see the left side matches the same form as the right side.

4x³y³=4xᵃyᵇ

Since they're the same equation, a=3 and b=3.