SOLUTION: using the 5 properties of exponents simplify the following (y5)3is aboove(y3)2 is above ___________ ___________ ____ (y4)4 is above I am very confused how to do this.

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Question 82695: using the 5 properties of exponents simplify the following
(y5)3is aboove(y3)2 is above
____________________________
(y4)4 is above
I am very confused how to do this.

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I was RIGHT!! This is the way the problem could have been stated:
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When you raise a power to a power, you MULTIPLY exponents! (By the way, if you need help with the Laws of Exponents, please see my Lesson Plan on algebra.com, or go to my own website by clicking on my tutor name "rapaljer", then look for "MATH IN LIVING COLOR," then "Basic Algebra", then Chapter 2.)

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When you divide, you must SUBTRACT exponents:
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When you divide, again you SUBTRACT exponents:


When you have a negative exponent, this means

R^2 at SCC

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