Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $5 x ^ { - 3 }$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $5 x ^ { - 3 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 15 x }\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { x ^ { 3 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 125 x ^ { 3 } }\)
• D) \(- 15 x\)

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