Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { y ^ { 9 / 8 } } { y ^ { 5 / 8 } }$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the answer using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent
positive real numbers.
- $\frac { y ^ { 9 / 8 } } { y ^ { 5 / 8 } }$

• A) \(y\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { y }\)
• C) \(\mathrm { y } ^ { 9 / 8 }\)
• D) \(\mathrm { y } ^ { 1 / 2 }\)

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