Part 1:
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

Part 1:
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.

anonymous · Answer

i know i fixed it

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ x^4 }{ x^2 }$$

When dividing common terms, SUBTRACT the exponents. So your answer should be x^2.

anonymous · Answer

thanks but can you show me how exactly you did that

anonymous · Answer

It's just a rule of algebra... If you want you can write it like this
$$\frac{ x^4 }{ x^2 }=\frac{ x^2*x^2 }{ x^2 }=x^2$$ But that's kinda stupid. When dividing powers, subtract them.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you