Q. Simplify the fraction completely. If the fraction does not simplify, submit the fraction in its current form.55x422xAnswer:
Factor out common terms: Factor out the common terms in the numerator and the denominator.The fraction (22x)/(55x4) has a common factor of 22x in the numerator and the denominator.We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by this common factor.
Divide by common factor: Divide the numerator and the denominator by the common factor. (22x)/(55x4)=(22/55)⋅(x/x4) Now, simplify the numerical part by dividing 22 by 55. 22÷55=2÷5
Simplify numerical part: Simplify the variable part by subtracting the exponents. x4x=x1−4=x−3
Simplify variable part: Combine the simplified numerical and variable parts.(52)×x−3=(52)×(x31)
Combine parts: Write the final simplified form of the fraction.The fraction is now simplified completely as (52x3).
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