Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $\frac { b ^ { - 4 } } { b ^ { 6 } }$

question 289

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $\frac { b ^ { - 4 } } { b ^ { 6 } }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { b ^ { 10 } }\)
• B) \(b ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 2 } }\)
• D) \(b ^ { 10 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { b ^ { 10 } }\)

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