Problem

Simplify the expression 4x3y2z42x2y2z2

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Finally, multiply the results together: 2x1z2=2xz2

Steps

Step 1 :First, divide each of the coefficients: 42=2

Step 2 :Next, subtract the exponents of the variables: x32=x1,y22=y0,z42=z2

Step 3 :Remember that any number or variable to the power of 0 equals 1, so y0=1

Step 4 :Finally, multiply the results together: 2x1z2=2xz2

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