Simplify
- $$\frac { 5 x ^ { - 2 } + 3 y ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 3 } y ^ { - 3 } }$$

question 209

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$\frac { 5 x ^ { - 2 } + 3 y ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 3 } y ^ { - 3 } }$$

• A) \(5 x y ^ { 3 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } y\)
• B) \(8 x y\)
• C) \(5 x + 3 y\)
• D) \(5 x y ^ { 3 } - 3 x ^ { 3 } y\)

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