Question

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simplify: \\(\frac{-3x^4y^4 - 12x^3y^3}{-3xy}\\)
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Split the fraction

$\frac{-3x^4y^4}{-3xy} - \frac{12x^3y^3}{-3xy}$

Step2: Simplify first term

Cancel common factors: $\frac{-3x^4y^4}{-3xy} = x^{4-1}y^{4-1} = x^3y^3$

Step3: Simplify second term

Cancel common factors: $-\frac{12x^3y^3}{-3xy} = \frac{12}{3}x^{3-1}y^{3-1} = 4x^2y^2$

Step4: Combine simplified terms

$x^3y^3 + 4x^2y^2$

Answer:

$x^3y^3 + 4x^2y^2$