Simplify the Following Algebraic Expression and Express Your Answer Using $\left( 3 x ^ { 6 } y ^ { 7 } \right) ^ { - 5 }$

question 171

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following algebraic expression and express your answer using positive exponents only. $\left( 3 x ^ { 6 } y ^ { 7 } \right) ^ { - 5 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 243 x ^ { 11 } y ^ { 35 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 8 } { x ^ { 30 } y ^ { 12 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 243 } { x ^ { 11 } y ^ { 12 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 243 x ^ { 30 } y ^ { 35 } }\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { 243 x ^ { 30 } y ^ { 35 } }\)

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