Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $b ^ { 8 } b ^ { - 6 }$

question 178

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $b ^ { 8 } b ^ { - 6 }$

• A) \(b ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 14 } }\)
• D) \(- b ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(b ^ { 14 }\)

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