Simplify the Exponential Expression $$x ^ { - 2 / 5 } \cdot x ^ { 3 / 5 }$$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$x ^ { - 2 / 5 } \cdot x ^ { 3 / 5 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { - 1 / 5 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 1 / 5 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 6 / 5 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 5 / 6 }\)

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