Simplify the Expression $\frac { y ^ { - 15 } } { y ^ { 2 } }$

question 151

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
- $\frac { y ^ { - 15 } } { y ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(\mathrm { y } ^ { 13 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 13 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 17 } }\)
• D) \(\mathrm { y } ^ { 17 }\)

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