Show the expanded form and simplification of x^4/x^2

Explain in your own words how you can simplify x^4/x^2

without having to write the expanded form.

Part 2:

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

Question

Show the expanded form and simplification of  x^4/x^2

Explain in your own words how you can simplify  x^4/x^2

without having to write the expanded form.

Part 2:

Create your own fraction with like bases, coefficients, and show its simplification.

campbell_st · Answer

use the index law for division

$$\frac{x^a}{x^b} = x^{a - b}$$

you have $$\frac{x^4}{x^2} = $$

same base subtract the powers..