Answer
$\frac{1}{y^{2}}$
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$=y^3\cdot y^{-5}$
Use $a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m+n}$.
$=y^{3-5}$
Simplify.
$=y^{-2}$
Use $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^n}$.
$=\frac{1}{y^{2}}$
Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie
Published by
Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10:
978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-60840-838-2
Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - Chapter Review - Page 348: 1
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
