Use the laws of exponents to simplify each expression using positive exponents only. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$\frac { x ^ { 11 } } { x ^ { 6 } }$
A) $x ^ { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 5 } }$
C) $x ^ { 17 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 17 } }$

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $x^{11} / x^{6} = x^{11-6} = x^5$.

Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify Each Expression Using x11x6\frac { x ^ { 11 } } { x ^ { 6 } }x6x11​

Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify Each Expression Using $\frac { x ^ { 11 } } { x ^ { 6 } }$