SOLUTION: Hi, I need to solve 16y(to 12th power)/8y(to the 4th power). My answer was 2y(to the 3rd power) but it was wrong. Can you help me solve this step by step? Thank you.

Algebra ->  Exponents -> SOLUTION: Hi, I need to solve 16y(to 12th power)/8y(to the 4th power). My answer was 2y(to the 3rd power) but it was wrong. Can you help me solve this step by step? Thank you.      Log On


   

Question 492415: Hi, I need to solve 16y(to 12th power)/8y(to the 4th power). My answer was 2y(to the 3rd power) but it was wrong. Can you help me solve this step by step? Thank you.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 16y(to 12th power)/8y(to the 4th power).
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[16y^12] / [8y^4]
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= 2y^8
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Cheers,
Stan H.