Write $- \sqrt [ 9 ] { x + y }$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Write $- \sqrt [ 9 ] { x + y }$ using positive rational exponents.

• A) \(- ( x + y ) ^ { 9 }\)
• B) \(( - x - y ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 9 } }\)
• C) \(- ( x + y ) ^ { \frac { 2 } { 9 } }\)
• D) \(( x + y ) ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 9 } }\)
• E) \(- ( x + y ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 9 } }\)

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