how the expanded form and simplification of x^6
----
x^2
. Explain in your own words how you can simplify x^6 without having to write the expanded form.
---
x^2

Part 2:

Create your own fraction with like bases, coefficients, and show its simplification.

Question

how the expanded form and simplification of  x^6
                                                                            ----
                                                                          x^2 
 . Explain in your own words how you can simplify   x^6 without having to write the expanded form.
---
x^2

Part 2:

Create your own fraction with like bases, coefficients, and show its simplification.

anonymous · Answer

Explain in your own words how you can simplify   x^6 without having to write the expanded form.

x^6
---
x^2

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Shortcut:


$$\Large \frac{x^6}{x^2}$$


$$\Large x^{6-2}$$


$$\Large x^{4}$$


So $$\Large  \frac{x^6}{x^2}=x^{4}$$

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Basically, if you divide variable terms, you subtract corresponding exponents.

anonymous · Answer

Thank You

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

You're welcome