Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { x ^ { 1 / 2 } } { x ^ { 3 / 4 } \cdot x ^ { - 3 } }$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the answer using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent
positive real numbers.
- $\frac { x ^ { 1 / 2 } } { x ^ { 3 / 4 } \cdot x ^ { - 3 } }$

• A) \(x ^{17 / 4}\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x^{11 / 4 }}\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x^{17 / 4 }}\)
• D) \(x 11 / 4\)

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