Simplify the Expression as Completely as Possible $$- a a ^ { 4 } a ^ { 3 }$$

question 229

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression as completely as possible. $$- a a ^ { 4 } a ^ { 3 }$$

• A) \(- a ^ { 12 }\)
• B) \(a ^ { 12 }\)
• C) \(- a ^ { 7 }\)
• D) \(- a ^ { 8 }\)
• E) \(a ^ { 8 }\)

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