SOLUTION: Simplify: y to the 4th power times y to the -2nd power. What are the steps you take to solve?

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Question 16840: Simplify: y to the 4th power times y to the -2nd power. What are the steps you take to solve?
Answer by piglet162431(90) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y^4 times y^-2 =
y^4+-2=
y^2 or y to the 2nd power