SOLUTION: y^3/4 _____ y^1/4 Simplify... I keep forgetting the first step, any idea?

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Question 135794: y^3/4
_____
y^1/4

Simplify...

I keep forgetting the first step, any idea?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y^3/4
_____
y^1/4
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When dividing, subtract the exponents:
= y^((3/4)-(1/4))
= y^(1/2)
= sqrt(y)
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Cheers,
Stan H.