how do you simplify (6y)^-2

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anonymous · Answer

Since you have parenthesis around "6y", this means that the exponent, "-2", applies for both numbers.  Follow this process:
1. ) Since you have a negative exponent, move 6y to the denominator.  In other words, flip it.  You will get 1/[(6y)^2].  Once you flip it, the exponent is no longer negative.
2.) As stated from before the exponent applies for both factors.  So, you will get 1/(6^2)*(y^2).
3.) You can still simplify it to 1/)36y^2)  

Hope this helps!

anonymous · Answer

Sorry about that.  For step number 3, it's 1/(36y^2).  That is also your answer.