Q. Simplify the fraction completely. If the fraction does not simplify, submit the fraction in its current form.7x36x4Answer:
Identify Common Factors: Identify common factors in the numerator and the denominator.The common factor here is x3, which is present in both the numerator and the denominator.
Divide by Common Factor: Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the common factor x3.7x36x4=x36⋅x3x4
Simplify Using Exponents: Simplify the expression using the laws of exponents. x4/x3=x4−3=x1=x
Multiply Simplified Fraction: Multiply the simplified fraction.(x36)×x=x36×x=x(3−1)6=x26However, this step contains a mistake. We should have canceled out x3 in both the numerator and the denominator, which would have left us with x06=6.
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