Simplify the Expression $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 7 } }$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.)
- $\frac { x ^ { - 2 } } { x ^ { - 7 } }$

A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 5 } }$
B) $x ^ { 5 }$
C) $x ^ { 9 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 9 } }$