Question

Determine the value of the variable in the simplified expressions

What is the value of x in this simplified expression?
(-3)?
(-3)*
X
What is the value of y in this simplified expression?
1
K+m
-10
+
1
10
kym
y =

Answer 1

x = 7

y = 5

Explanation:

When the exponent is negative in the numerator, putting it into the denominator makes it positive.

When the exponent is negative in the denominator, putting it into the numerator makes it positive.