Simplify the Expression $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 7 } }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
- $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 7 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 5 } }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 5 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 9 } }\)

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