Choice D is correct. The given expression can also be written as . The trinomial can be rewritten in factored form as . Thus, the entire expression can be rewritten as . Simplifying the exponents yields .
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect and may result from errors made when simplifying the exponents in the expression .
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