Simplify the Expression $a ^ { 5 }$ B) $\frac { 1 } { a ^ { 5 } }$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Express final results without using zero or negative integers as exponents. a ⁴ a ^-7 a ^-2

• A) \(a ^ { 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { a ^ { 5 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { a ^ { 6 } }\)

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