Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { 18 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 18 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$$

A) $x ^ { 14 }$
B) $x ^ { 22 }$
C) $- \mathrm { x } ^ { 14 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 14 } }$