SOLUTION: I totally 4 got how 2 do this..... Simplify 10y to the -3rd power times 3y to the 2nd power

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Question 80030: I totally 4 got how 2 do this.....
Simplify
10y to the -3rd power times 3y to the 2nd power
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10y%5E-3%2A3y%5E2
When multiplying variables raised to a power, the rule is to keep the base (y in this case) and add the exponents. You can just multiply the integers as normal. So you have:
30y%5E-1 or 30%2Fy as your answer.
Good Luck,
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