Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { - 3 } } { x ^ { - 17 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { - 3 } } { x ^ { - 17 } }$$

A) $x ^ { 14 }$

B) $- x ^ { 14 }$

C) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 14 } }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 20 } }$