SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. Do not use negative exponents in the answer. 9y -6y4 I try this but I end up with a negative number in my answer. How do I solve this problem?

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Question 319187: Simplify the expression. Do not use negative exponents in the answer.
9y -6y4
I try this but I end up with a negative number in my answer. How do I solve this problem?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9y%5E%28-6%29y%5E4=%289y%5E4%29%2F%28y%5E6%29=9y%5E%284-6%29=9y%5E%28-2%29=9%2F%28y%5E2%29


This means that 9y%5E%28-6%29y%5E4=9%2F%28y%5E2%29