Multiple choice use index laws to simplify: (y2)1/4 y8 y1/2 y1/3 y1/8 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Using the power of a power rule, (a^m)^n = a^(m * n). Here, y^(2 * 1/4) = y^(2/4) = y^(1/2).