Question 673346

I have tried to solve the following problem but can't get
anyone to agree with me. Are my processes correct and why?

126 divided by 2y to the third--where y=3. 

126 divided by 2 x (3 x 3 x 3)=
 126 divided by 2 x 27
  126 divided by 54= 2.3

Everyone else is saying that the problem should read:

126 divided by 2 x y to the third.

(126 divided by 2) x (3 x 3 x3)
63 x 27=1701


It depends on where the variable is located. If it's in the denominator, as follows: {{{126/(2y^3)}}}, then you're correct.


However, if it's in the numerator, as follows: {{{(126/2)y^3}}}, then they're correct.


You need to determine where it's located, and you'll have the correct answer.


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