SOLUTION: What is Y to the 2nd power times Y to the negative 5th power? Thank you!!

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Question 993507: What is Y to the 2nd power times Y to the negative 5th power? Thank you!!
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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y^2 * y^(-5) = y^(2 - 5) = y^(-3)