If $(b^3)^y=b^12$ , then what is the value of y?

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Answer 1 · 2017-01-09T04:26:47

You can solve this problem by using one of the rules related to exponents.

There is a rule that states:

$(a^b)^c=a^(bc)$

Let's take a look at the problem again:

$(b^3)^y=b^12$

Using the rule, we can clearly see that $y$ 's value is:

$y=4$

If (b^3)^y=b^12(b^3)^y=b^12, then what is the value of y?