Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 8 y )$

question 396

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 8 y )$

• A) 3y
• B) 2y
• C) -2y
• D) -4y

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