Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $\left( \frac { a ^ { - 5 } } { b ^ { - 10 } } \right) ^ { - 1 }$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $\left( \frac { a ^ { - 5 } } { b ^ { - 10 } } \right) ^ { - 1 }$

• A) \(\frac { a ^ { 5 } } { b ^ { 10 } }\)
• B) \(a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 10 }\)
• C) \(\frac { b ^ { 10 } } { a ^ { 5 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { a ^ { 10 } } { b ^ { 5 } }\)

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