First write out your original equation.

Then use the law of exponents(power of a power) to simplify.

(Multiply the numerator and denominator exponents by the outside power.)
The answer is 4 to the 21st over 5 to the 6th.
The answers would be 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5. those are the answers. I don't know if that is what you wanted me to answer or not.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Reading rate is y pages per x minutes and proportional relationship formula is:</u>
<u>The coefficient is:</u>
<u>Let's verify if the given numbers fit into the same relationship:</u>
- 12/18 = 2/3
- 8/12 = 2/3
- 20/30 = 2/3
We confirm all same and it means k = 2/3
<u>Required equation is:</u>
This represents that Michael reads 2 pages per 3 minutes and for x minutes he reads 2/3x pages