Question

Divide y to the seventh power divided by y to the 5th power. Write the quotient as one power. The variable is not equal to zero.

A) y^12
B) y^14
C) y^2
D) y^35

Answer 1

To divide y to the seventh power by y to the fifth power, we subtract the exponents and the quotient is y squared.

Step-by-step explanation:

To divide y7 by y5, we subtract the exponents. 7 minus 5 is 2. Therefore, the quotient is y2.