Simplify the Expression $$- \left( \frac { 2 x ^ { 3 } } { y ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { 0 }$$

question 61

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$- \left( \frac { 2 x ^ { 3 } } { y ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { 0 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 8 x ^ { 9 } } { y ^ { 6 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 8 x ^ { 9 } }\)
• C) 1
• D) \(- 1\)

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