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If x^9/x^7 = 49, what is the value of x^4/x^2?

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Answer:

x^4/x^2 = 49

Explanation:

First, you want to simplify the first response.

x^9/x^7 = 49

9 - 7 = 2

x^2 = 49

x = 7

You would then simplify the second equation

x^4/x^2 = ?

4 - 2 = 2

x^2 = ?

Substitute in the 7

7^2 = ?

49 = ?

x^4/x^2 = 49

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