Simplify the expression. $\frac { x ^ { 7 } x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 4 } x }$ Write the answer without using negative exponents. Assume that the variable is restricted to those numbers for which the expression is defined.
A) $ x ^ { 16 }$
B) $ x ^ { 6 }$
C) $ x ^ { 7 }$
D) $ x ^ { 8 }$

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When dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Therefore, 
$$\frac{x^7 \cdot x^4}{x^4 \cdot x} = x^{7+4-4-1} = x^6$$

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Simplify the Expression $\frac { x ^ { 7 } x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 4 } x }$