Simplify the Expression $$\frac { - 54 a ^ { 9 } b ^ { 6 } } { 12 a ^ { 2 } b ^ { 9 } }$$

question 80

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write your answer with positive exponents only. $$\frac { - 54 a ^ { 9 } b ^ { 6 } } { 12 a ^ { 2 } b ^ { 9 } }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 9 a ^ { 11 } b ^ { 3 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 9 a ^ { 7 } } { 2 b ^ { 3 } }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 9 a ^ { 7 } } { 2 b ^ { 3 } }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 9 b ^ { 3 } } { a ^ { 7 } }\)

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