Simplify the Following Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 14 } x ^ { - 5 } } { x ^ { 4 } x ^ { 2 } }$$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression. Do not use parentheses or negative exponents in your answer. $$\frac { x ^ { 14 } x ^ { - 5 } } { x ^ { 4 } x ^ { 2 } }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 4 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 3 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { - 4 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { - 3 }\)
• E) \(x ^ { 5 }\)

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