Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $u ^ { - 7 } u ^ { - 6 }$

question 344

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $u ^ { - 7 } u ^ { - 6 }$

• A) \(u ^ { 13 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { u ^ { 13 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { u ^ { 42 } }\)

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