Answer
$x^{2}$
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$=\frac{x^5}{x^4}\cdot x$
Use $\frac{x^n}{x^m}=x^{n-m}$
$=x^{5-4}\cdot x$
Simplify.
$=x^{1}\cdot x^1$
Use $a^n\cdot b^m=a^{n+ m}$.
$=x^{1+1}$
Simplify.
$=x^{2}$.
Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie
Published by
Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10:
978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-60840-838-2
Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - 6.1 - Properties of Exponents - Exercises - Page 296: 31
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