Simplify the Expression $y ^ { - 6 } \cdot y ^ { - 2 }$

question 118

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
- $y ^ { - 6 } \cdot y ^ { - 2 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { - 8 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 4 } }\)
• C) \(y ^ { 8 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 8 } }\)

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