how do you solve 9y^18/15y^2
You meant "simplify".
To solve, we need an equation.
the way you typed it ...
9y^18/15y^2 = (3/5)y^20
what you probably meant:
9y^18/(15y^2) = (3y^16)/5 or (3/5)y^16
the answer is -6y^16
To solve the expression 9y^18/15y^2, we can simplify it by dividing the coefficients and then subtracting the exponents of y. Let's break it down step-by-step:
Step 1: Divide the coefficients (numbers at the front)
9 ÷ 15 = 3/5 (We simplified the fraction, if possible. In this case, it cannot be reduced further.)
Step 2: Subtract the exponents of y
18 - 2 = 16
Therefore, the simplified expression is (3/5)y^16.