Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 / 5 } - ( x + 6 ) ^ { 12 / 5 }$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 / 5 } - ( x + 6 ) ^ { 12 / 5 }$$

• A) \(( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 / 5 } \left( - x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 35 \right)\)
• B) \(( x + 6 ) ^ { 12 / 5 } \left( ( x + 6 ) ^ { 1 / 6 } - 1 \right)\)
• C) \(( x + 6 ) \left( - x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 35 \right)\)
• D) \(( x + 6 ) \left( ( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 / 5 } - ( x + 6 ) ^ { 12 / 5 } \right)\)

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