Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { 7 x ^ { 3 } } { 14 x ^ { 8 } }$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $\frac { 7 x ^ { 3 } } { 14 x ^ { 8 } }$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 5 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 x ^ { 5 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 x ^ { 11 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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