Simplify Write the Answer in Exponential Form Without Negative Exponents $x ^ { - 9 / 2 }$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Simplify. Write the answer in exponential form without negative exponents.
- $x ^ { - 9 / 2 }$

• A) \(- x ^ { 9 / 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 1 } { x ^ { 9 / 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 / 9 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 9 / 2 } }\)

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