Simplify the Expression $\frac { \mathrm { y } ^ { - 6 } } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 3 } }$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.
- $\frac { \mathrm { y } ^ { - 6 } } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 3 } }$

• A) \(\mathrm { y } ^ { 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 18 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 9 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 3 } }\)

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