Choose the correct simplification of x^2/x^7.

A. x^5

B. x^9

C. 1/x^5

D. x^7*y^12/x^4*y^9

Question

Choose the correct simplification of x^2/x^7.

A. x^5

B. x^9

C. 1/x^5

D. x^7*y^12/x^4*y^9

anonymous · Answer

How many times are you going to post this question?

oaktree · Answer

@gypsy1274, that's rude! Some people need help with questions. Maybe if you answered, it would be resolved.

Anyway, subtract the top exponent from the bottom one and then simplify. $$x^{2-7} = x^{-5} = \frac{ 1 }{ x^5 }$$So answer choice C.

anonymous · Answer

@OakTree I answered this exact question. It has been posted 3 times.

oaktree · Answer

Well, maybe the asker is still confused about it. Be patient - that's what OpenStudy is for.

anonymous · Answer

yes, i was confused for your fyi. and thank you @OakTree

oaktree · Answer

Glad to help.