document.write( "Question 557409: On the problem 18x^4/21x^2 When I simplify by removing factors of 1 I have come up with the answer 3x^2/7 but I am a little confused on this one I do not think that I did it right. Please help me work this one out. Thanks \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #362733 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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