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Which expression is equivalent to 5y^3/(5y)^-2​

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Answer:

5^3 y^5

125 y^5

Explanation:

5y^3/(5y)^-2​

Distribute the exponent in the denominator

5y^3/(5 ^-2 y^-2)

A negative exponent in the denominator brings it to the numerator

5y^3 5 ^2 y^2​​

Combine like terms

5 * 5^2 * y^3 5^2

We know that a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

5^(1+2) * y^( 3+2)

5^3 y^5

125 y^5

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