Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $$\frac { 5 } { 4 } ( - 8 y )$$

question 520

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $$\frac { 5 } { 4 } ( - 8 y )$$

• A) \(20 \mathrm { y }\)
• B) \(- 10 y\)
• C) \(10 \mathrm { y }\)
• D) \(- 9 y\)

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