How do you express x as a function of y

Which statement most accurately describe why the division property of exponents does not apply to the expression (-8)^2/(-3)^4

An empty bucket is placed under a faucet dripping at a constant rate of 4 milliliters per minute. with the given information, which of these statements is a reasonable conclusion? a there will be 24 milliliters of water in the bucket after 16 hour. b there will be 60 milliliters of water in the bucket after 14 hour. c there will be 160 milliliters of water in the bucket after 20 minutes. d there will be 100 milliliters of water in the bucket after 40 minutes.

Draw a tape diagram to represent each situation. for some of the situations, you need to decide what to represent with a variable andre bakes 9 pans of brownies. he donates 7 pans to the school bake sale and keeps the rest to divide equally among his class of 30 students