SOLUTION: 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
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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 Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Not quite, you're close.
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Reduce the numerical portion of the fraction, divide numerator & denominator by 3
The variable, divide the one with lowest exponent into the one with higher
When you divide you subtract exponents so you have =
