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simplify (-2x^2)/x

Solution

simplify

\frac{- 2 x ^{2}}{x}

Solution

- 2 x

Solution steps

\frac{- 2 x ^{2}}{x}

Apply exponent rule:

\frac{x ^{a}}{x ^{b}} = x^{a - b}

\frac{x ^{2}}{x ^{1}} = x^{2 - 1}

= - 2 x^{2 - 1}

Subtract the numbers:

2 - 1 = 1

= - 2 x^{1}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{1} = a

x^{1} = x

= - 2 x

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-2x^2)/x ?
The solution to (-2x^2)/x is -2x