Question

Y= 2•3^2 ÷3

solve for y

Answer 1

Use the Quotient Rule; x^a/x^b = x^a - b

y = 2 × 3^2 - 1

Simplify 2 - 1 to 1

y = 2 × 3^1

Use the Rule of One: x^a = x

y = 2 × 3

Simplify 2 × 3 to 6

y = 6

Answer 2

y = 6

Explanation:

y= 2•3^2 ÷3

y= 2•9 ÷3

y= 18 ÷3

y = 6