What does the small number at the top of a math problem do you divide or multiply the number with the number in

Two planes leave an airport at the same time, one flying east, the other flying west. the eastbound plane travels 20 mph slower. they are 1600 mi apart after 2 hr. find the speed of each plane.

Graph the equationy=x^2 -[tex]y = x^{2} - 2[/tex]

You are a male who just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree. you have a job paying $50,780.00/yr. a. how does your salary compare to the yearly median earnings for a male with a bachelor's degree? b. what is the difference between the yearly median earnings for a male with a bachelor's degree compared to a male who does not attend college after earning a high school diploma?