Question

Part 1:
Show the expanded form and simplification of x to the 4th power over x to the second power. Explain in your own words how you can simplify x to the 4th power over x to the second power without having to write the expanded form.

Part 2:

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

Answer 1

@YesterdayiSaidTomorow

Answer 2

you can cross out the common variables

You don't have to write out the expanded form because you can just subtract the powers of the same base
x^4/x^2
subtract 2 from 2 you get x^2