Q. Rewrite the expression in the form yn.Write the exponent as an integer, fraction, or an exact decimal (not a mixed number).3y54y2=□
Rewrite as Exponent: Apply the property of radicals to rewrite the cube root as an exponent. 3y54y2=y(54)31y231
Simplify with Power Rule: Use the power rule of exponents to simplify the expression.y(2)^{(1/3)} becomes y(2∗(1/3)) which simplifies to y(2/3).y(4/5)^{(1/3)} becomes y((4/5)∗(1/3)) which simplifies to y(4/15).
Divide Using Quotient Rule: Now, divide the two expressions using the quotient rule for exponents. y32/y154
Subtract Exponents: To divide the expressions with the same base, subtract the exponents. y32−154
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator to subtract the fractions in the exponents.The common denominator for 3 and 15 is 15.y(1510−154)
Subtract Fractions: Subtract the fractions in the exponent.y1510−154=y156
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction in the exponent. y156 simplifies to y52 because 6 and 15 have a common factor of 3.
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