Question

Which statement most accurately explains why x^6/x^7 is equal to x^3?
A. two of the five x's on top cancel with the three x's on bottom, thus x^3
B. three of the five x's on top cancel with the three x's on bottom, thus x^3
C. two of the five x's on top cancel with the two x's on bottom, leaving three x's on top, thus x^3
D. three of the five x's on top cancel with the three x's on bottom, leaving three x's on top, thus x^3
help?

Answer 1

\[\frac{x^6}{x^7}\neq x^3\]

Answer 2

yes