Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 7 ) ^ { - 1 / 5 } + ( x + 7 ) ^ { - 6 / 5 }$$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 7 ) ^ { - 1 / 5 } + ( x + 7 ) ^ { - 6 / 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { ( x + 8 ) } { ( x + 7 ) ^ { 6 / 5 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { ( x + 8 ) } { ( x + 7 ) ^ { 1 / 5 } }\)
• C) \(( x + 7 ) ^ { 6 / 5 } ( x + 8 )\)
• D) \(( x + 7 ) ^ { - 1 / 5 } + ( x + 7 ) ^ { - 6 / 5 }\)

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