Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { 4 x ^ { - 4 } } { 8 x ^ { - 8 } }$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $\frac { 4 x ^ { - 4 } } { 8 x ^ { - 8 } }$

A) $\frac { x ^ { 12 } } { 2 }$
B) $\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { 2 }$