Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
-$$\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 12 } }$$
A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 16 } }$

B) $x ^ { 8 }$

C) $- x ^ { 8 }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 8 } }$

Question

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
-$$\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 12 } }$$
A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 16 } }$

B) $x ^ { 8 }$

C) $- x ^ { 8 }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 8 } }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $x^4 / x^{12} = x^{4-12} = x^{-8}$. To write with positive exponents, use $1/x^8$.

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