Factor, Using the Given Factor $$6 \mathrm { k } ^ { - 3 } + \mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } ; \quad \mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 }$$

question 486

Multiple Choice

Factor, using the given factor. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$6 \mathrm { k } ^ { - 3 } + \mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } ; \quad \mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 }$$

• A) \(\mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } \left( 6 \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } + 1 \right)\)
• B) \(\mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } \left( 6 \mathrm { k } ^ { - 2 } + 1 \right)\)
• C) \(6 \mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } \left( \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } + 1 \right)\)
• D) \(\mathrm { k } ^ { - 5 } \left( 6 \mathrm { k } ^ { 3 } + 1 \right)\)

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