Multiply and simplify.
-$y^{-6} \cdot y^{-4}$
A) $\frac{1}{y^{10}}$
B) $\mathrm{y}^{10}$
C) $\frac{1}{y^{2}}$
D) $\frac{1}{y^{-10}}$

Name: Multiply and simplify. -$y^{-6} \cdot y^{-4}$ A) $\frac{1}{y^{10}}$ B) $\mathrm{y}^{10}$ C) $\frac{1}{y^{2}}$ D) $\frac{1}{y^{-10}}$
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When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. Thus, $y^{-6} \cdot y^{-4} = y^{-6-4} = y^{-10}$, which simplifies to $\frac{1}{y^{10}}$.

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Multiply and Simplify $y^{-6} \cdot y^{-4}$ A) $\frac{1}{y^{10}}$ B) $\mathrm{y}^{10}$ C) $\frac{1}{y^{2}}$ D) $\frac{1}{y^{-10}}$