Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.x9x2−5x
Divide by x: Simplify the expression by dividing each term by x. We have the expression x9x2−5x. To simplify, we divide each term in the numerator by the denominator x.
Divide 9x2: Divide 9x2 by x.When we divide 9x2 by x, we subtract the exponents of x (since x2/x=x2−1=x1=x).So, 9x2/x=9x.
Divide −5x: Divide −5x by x.When we divide −5x by x, the x terms cancel out (since −5x/x=−5).So, −5x/x=−5.
Combine results: Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3. Combining the simplified terms from the previous steps, we get 9x−5.
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