Simplify the Expression $\frac { 18 ^ { 12 } } { 18 ^ { 5 } }$

question 217

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write your answer with positive exponents only.
- $\frac { 18 ^ { 12 } } { 18 ^ { 5 } }$

• A) \(18 ^ { 17 }\)
• B) \(18 ^ { 12 / 5 }\)
• C) \(18 ^ { 7 }\)
• D) \(18 ^ { 12 } - 18 ^ { 5 }\)

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