Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $b ^ { - 1 } b ^ { - 4 }$

question 135

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $b ^ { - 1 } b ^ { - 4 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 5 } }\)
• B) \(b ^ { - 5 }\)
• C) \(b ^ { 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 7 } }\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { - 3 } }\)

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