Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 15 } }$

question 207

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 15 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 17 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 13 } }\)
• C) \(- x ^ { 13 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 13 }\)

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