Simplify the Exponential Expression $$\left( x ^ { 10 } y ^ { 5 } \right) ^ { 1 / 5 }$$

question 241

Multiple Choice

Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$\left( x ^ { 10 } y ^ { 5 } \right) ^ { 1 / 5 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 10 } y\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } | y |\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } y\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 }\)

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