Simplify: (x⁴)/(x²)

A x²

B x⁶

C x⁸

D 2x

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Subtract exponents when dividing: x^(4−2) = x².

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (x⁴)/(x²)" is Option A: x².

The other options — B) x⁶, C) x⁸, D) 2x — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Subtract exponents when dividing: x^(4−2) = x².

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Simplify: (x⁴)/(x²)

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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