Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { 17 } } { x ^ { 2 } }$$

question 474

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 17 } } { x ^ { 2 } }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x }\)
• B) \(- x ^ { 15 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 19 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 15 }\)

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