The correct answer is: [A]: " 
" .
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Explanation:
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We are asked to simplify:
→
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Note the following property of exponents:
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= 
; { b 
0 } .
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As such:
→
;
=
= 
= .
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The answer is: " " ;
→ which is: "Answer choice: [A]: " " .
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Explanation:
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We are asked to simplify:
→
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Note the following property of exponents:
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As such:
→
=
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The answer is: "
→ which is: "Answer choice: [A]: "
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Hope this answer—and explanation—is of some help to you.
Please comment below or otherwise respond to me if you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance.
Best wishes!