Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { y ^ { 8 } - y ^ { 6 } } { y ^ { 2 } - 1 }$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $\frac { y ^ { 8 } - y ^ { 6 } } { y ^ { 2 } - 1 }$

• A) \(y ^ { 2 } - 1\)
• B) \(y ^ { 6 }\)
• C) \(y ^ { 2 }\)
• D)y

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Peptide Hormones

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