HELP PLEASE 15 POINTS!!

A student is attempting to simplify the exponent shown below. Which statement best applies to the sample mathematical work?

given (2x/y)^9* (x/3)^2

Step 1: I first apply the exponent in the left term, which gives the quantity 8x^3/y^3

Step 2: I next apply the exponent in the right term, which gives the quantity x^2/9

Step 3: I combine the two terms from Step 1 and Step 2 and simplify to get a final answer of 8x^6/9y^3


A.

The student incorrectly applies the exponent in Step 1.

B.

The student incorrectly applies the exponent in Step 2.

C.

The student incorrectly combines the results from Steps 1 and 2 in Step 3.

D.

The mathematical work shown is correct.