SOLUTION: can't seem to get this one Simplify. Assume variables represent positive numbers. y^3/5 divided by y^2 is it.. 1/y^13/5 1/y^7/5 y^7/5 or y^13/5

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Simplify. Assume variables represent positive numbers. y^3/5 divided by y^2
is it.. 1/y^13/5 1/y^7/5 y^7/5 or y^13/5

Answer by 303795(602)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To divide using indices subtract the powers.

A negative power means 1 over the same positive power

This doesn't seem to show up correctly on the screen but the correct answer is 1/y^7/5. Look at the source as they may make it easier to follow what has been done.

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