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What is the value of b in this equation (y^-9)^b=y^45

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Answer:

The correct answer is - 5

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What is the value of b in this equation (y^-9)^b=y^45-example-1
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

Using rules of exponents we can change this equation to

y ^ (-9 * b) = y^45

-9*b = 45

b = -5

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