Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { x ^ { 1 / 2 } } { x ^ { 5 / 4 } \cdot x ^ { - 2 } }$

question 523

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the answer using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent
positive real numbers.
- $\frac { x ^ { 1 / 2 } } { x ^ { 5 / 4 } \cdot x ^ { - 2 } }$

• A) \(x ^ { 15 / 4 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 5 / 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 5 / 4 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { x } ^ { 15 / 4 } }\)

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