Math Problem Statement

Simplify.

((y) with superscript (3/4)/(y) with superscript (1/4))

Solution

To simplify the expression (y3/4y1/4)\left(\frac{y^{3/4}}{y^{1/4}}\right), we can use the property of exponents which states that aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}.

Given:

y3/4y1/4\frac{y^{3/4}}{y^{1/4}}

We subtract the exponents:

y3/41/4y^{3/4 - 1/4}

y2/4y^{2/4}

y1/2y^{1/2}

Thus, the simplified form of the expression is:

y1/2y^{1/2}

or

y\sqrt{y}

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Tip: When dealing with exponents, remember the basic rules: multiplying powers adds the exponents, dividing powers subtracts the exponents, and raising a power to another power multiplies the exponents.