Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
-$y ^ { - 6 } \cdot y ^ { - 2 }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { y ^ { - 8 } }$

B) $\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 4 } }$

C) $y ^ { 8 }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 8 } }$

Question

Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
-$y ^ { - 6 } \cdot y ^ { - 2 }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { y ^ { - 8 } }$

B) $\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 4 } }$

C) $y ^ { 8 }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { y ^ { 8 } }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents: $y^{-6} \cdot y^{-2} = y^{-6 + (-2)} = y^{-8}$. To write without negative exponents, use the reciprocal: $\frac{1}{y^8}$.

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