Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $\frac { - 15 b ^ { - 4 } } { - 5 b ^ { - 4 } }$

question 226

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $\frac { - 15 b ^ { - 4 } } { - 5 b ^ { - 4 } }$

• A) 3
• B) \(\frac { 3 } { b ^ { - 4 } }\)
• C) 3 b
• D) \(-\) 3

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