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Simplify \(y^2y^4y\)

publish date: 2023/12/17 04:17:36.012646 UTC

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Correct Answer

$y^7$

Explanation

  • Write \(y\) as \(y^1\)
    • \(y^2y^4y = y^2y^4y^1\)
  • Keep the common bases, y, and add the exponents
    • = \(y^{2+4+1}\)
    • = \(y^7\)

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