Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
-$$x ^ { - 2 / 5 } \cdot x ^ { 3 / 5 }$$
A) $x ^ { - 1 / 5 }$
B) $x ^ { 1 / 5 }$
C) $x ^ { 6 / 5 }$
D) $x ^ { 5 / 6 }$

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When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, you add the exponents. So, $(-2/5) + (3/5) = 1/5$, resulting in $x^{1/5}$.

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Simplify the Exponential Expression $x ^ { - 2 / 5 } \cdot x ^ { 3 / 5 }$