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QuestionSimplify. Rewrite the expression in the form yny^{n}. y7y13=\frac{y^{-7}}{y^{-13}}= \square

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We are asked to simplify the expression and rewrite it in the form yn y^n .
2. The laws of exponents can be applied to simplify the expression.

STEP 2

1. Apply the quotient rule for exponents.
2. Simplify the resulting expression.

STEP 3

Apply the quotient rule for exponents, which states that aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}.
y7y13=y7(13) \frac{y^{-7}}{y^{-13}} = y^{-7 - (-13)}

STEP 4

Simplify the exponent by performing the subtraction:
7(13)=7+13=6 -7 - (-13) = -7 + 13 = 6

STEP 5

Rewrite the expression using the simplified exponent:
y6 y^6
The simplified expression is:
y6 \boxed{y^6}

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