Simplify the expression and write the answer without negative exponents.
-$x ^ { - 7 } \cdot x ^ { - 4 }$
A) $2 x ^ { - 11 }$
B) $x ^ { - 11 }$
C) $2 x ^ { - 28 }$
D) $x ^ { - 28 }$

Name: Simplify the expression and write the answer without negative exponents. -$x ^ { - 7 } \cdot x ^ { - 4 }$ A) $2 x ^ { - 11 }$ B) $x ^ { - 11 }$ C) $2 x ^ { - 28 }$ D) $x ^ { - 28 }$
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When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. Thus, $x^{-7} \cdot x^{-4} = x^{-7 + (-4)} = x^{-11}$.

Simplify the Expression and Write the Answer Without Negative Exponents x−7⋅x−4x ^ { - 7 } \cdot x ^ { - 4 }x−7⋅x−4

Simplify the Expression and Write the Answer Without Negative Exponents $x ^ { - 7 } \cdot x ^ { - 4 }$