Question

simplify. \\(dfrac{y}{y^5}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite as exponent division

$\frac{y}{y^5} = y^{1} \div y^{5}$

Step2: Apply exponent subtraction rule

$y^{1-5} = y^{-4}$

Step3: Rewrite with positive exponent

$y^{-4} = \frac{1}{y^4}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{y^4}$