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Simplify.

Rewrite the expression in the form


y
n
y, start superscript, n, end superscript.

5

3
=
y
3

y
5


=start fraction, y, start superscript, 5, end superscript, divided by, y, cubed, end fraction, equals

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Answer:


  • y^2

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Given expression:


  • \cfrac{y^5}{y^3}

Simplify it by subtracting powers:


  • \cfrac{y^5}{y^3}=y^(5-3)=y^2
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