help with simplifying: (-3y^2) ^2/ (3^-2y^4)-2

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help with simplifying: (-3y^2) ^2/ (3^-2y^4)-2

I am waaay unclear about what to do with negative exponents and whether to add or subtract when simplifying, and what to do with real numbers?? Please help!! Thanks

 

[Denis]

(-3y^2) ^2/ (3^-2y^4)-2

CLARIFY: use more brackets

WHAT does the "-2" at end mean?

(3^-2y^4): is this 3x^(-2) times y^4 ?

 

[stapel]

I am waaay unclear about what to do with negative exponents and whether to add or subtract when simplifying, and what to do with real numbers?? Please help!! Thanks

Unfortunately, we cannot provide the hours of instruction requested. Sorry!

On the other hand, there are loads of great lessons available online! :wink:

. . . . .Google results for "exponent negative simplify"

Have fun!

Eliz.

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