SOLUTION: Part 1: Show the expanded form and simplification of x^4 divided by x^2 Explain in your own words how you can simplify x^4 divided by x^2 without having to write the expanded form

Question 336618: Part 1:
Show the expanded form and simplification of x^4 divided by x^2 Explain in your own words how you can simplify x^4 divided by x^2 without having to write the expanded form.
Part 2:
Create your own fraction with like bases, coefficients, and show its simplification.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Part 1

Long way

So where

The short cut to simplifying the above is to simply subtract exponents:

Before you use the shortcut exclusively, simplify a few more problems using the long way so you understand what's going on.

Part 2

I'll leave this part up to you. Just remember to use the identity

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my website.

Jim
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