Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { 17 } } { x ^ { 2 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 17 } } { x ^ { 2 } }$$

A) $\frac { 1 } { x }$
B) $- x ^ { 15 }$
C) $x ^ { 19 }$
D) $x ^ { 15 }$