We’ll subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator, keeping the base the same. Cant be simplified, because the base of the expression in the numerator is y and the base of the expression in the denominator is x.
Percent of change will always be positive because the change is an absolute value. As we know, absolute value is always a positive value because you don't pay attention to the direction, only the distance is important.
In solving algebraic expressions, there is an order in which to solve it.
1) perform the operation inside the parenthesis first
2) then perform the operation with the exponents
3) apply multiplication and division from left to right of the equation.
4) apply addition and subtraction from left to right of the equation.
Remember this: PEMDAS for easier recall. (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction)
change into improper fraction then do the problem then turn back into mixed number
