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simplify 3y^{-2}

Solution

simplify

3 y^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{3}{y ^{2}}

Solution steps

3 y^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

y^{- 2} = \frac{1}{y ^{2}}

= 3 \cdot \frac{1}{y ^{2}}

Apply the fraction rule:

a \cdot \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a \cdot b}{c}

= \frac{3 \cdot 1}{y ^{2}}

Multiply the numbers:

3 \cdot 1 = 3

= \frac{3}{y ^{2}}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 3y^{-2} ?
The solution to 3y^{-2} is 3/(y^2)