Simplify the expression and write the answer without negative exponents.
-$\frac { x ^ { - 8 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 12 } }$
B)x12
C) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 32 } }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 4 } }$

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $x^{-8} / x^4 = x^{-8-4} = x^{-12}$, which simplifies to $\frac{1}{x^{12}}$.

Simplify the Expression and Write the Answer Without Negative Exponents x−8x4\frac { x ^ { - 8 } } { x ^ { 4 } }x4x−8​

Simplify the Expression and Write the Answer Without Negative Exponents $\frac { x ^ { - 8 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$