Question

Simplify this power. 5^2 y^4 THIS IS A POWER BTW

Answer 1

25y^4

Explanation:

5^2y^4

5^2 is the same as 5x5, because you're multiplying 5 by itself twice, so 5^2 is 25. you can't figure out what y^4 is because y is just a variable ad we don't know what number it represents, therefore it stays the same.

so the answer is 25y^4

Answer 2

25 y^4

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

5^2 y^4

Hint: | Evaluate 5^2.

5^2 = 25:

Answer: 25 y^4