SOLUTION: I have alot of trouble with these type of problems "simplify, write your answer using only positive exponents" 5^4 y^7 _______ 5^6 y^3 do i work out each exponent with the

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Question 629745: I have alot of trouble with these type of problems
"simplify, write your answer using only positive exponents"
5^4 y^7
_______
5^6 y^3
do i work out each exponent with the whole numbers individually and then multiply them with each other?


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"simplify, write your answer using only positive exponents"
5^4 y^7
_______
5^6 y^3
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= 5%5E4%2Ay%5E3%2Ay%5E4%2F%285%5E4%2A5%5E2%2Ay%5E3%29
Cancel like terms.
= y%5E4%2F5%5E2