Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { - 3 } } { x ^ { - 17 } }$$

question 236

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { - 3 } } { x ^ { - 17 } }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 14 }\)
• B) \(- x ^ { 14 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 14 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 20 } }\)

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