Simplify the Expression $7 ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 3 } } 7 ^ { - \frac { 5 } { 3 } }$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the answer without negative exponents. $7 ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 3 } } 7 ^ { - \frac { 5 } { 3 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 49 }\)
• B) \(7 ^ { \frac { 4 } { 3 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 7 ^ { \frac { 2 } { 3 } } }\)
• D) \(7 ^ { \frac { 2 } { 3 } }\)
• E) 49

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