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Question 273164: hello I need help understanding this equation and also how to get the answer too!
4x^2/2x^3 =
can you please explain and help me get the answer ..... !
thank you

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x^2/2x^3 =

x * x = x^2
4*x*x = 4x^2
Similarly 2*x*x*x =2x^3
4x^2 / 2x^3 = 4*x*x / 2*x*x*x
Cancel the common terms in the neumerator and denominator
4/2x
=2/x