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Explain how to solve the equation: x^4/x^2

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Answer:

x^2

Explanation:

A better word than "solve" would be "simplify." The word "equation" does not apply here, since there is no = sign and thus no equation.

The applicable rule here is


x^a / x^b = x^(a-b), so x^4/x^2 = x^(4-2) = x^2 (answer in simplest form)

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