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# If x is different from zero, then

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If x is different from zero, then [#permalink]  17 Dec 2016, 03:41
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If x is different from zero, then $$\frac{x(x^2)^3}{x^2}$$

(A) $$x^2$$
(B) $$x^3$$
(C) $$x^4$$
(D) $$x^5$$
(E) $$x^6$$
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Re: If x is different from zero, then [#permalink]  29 Sep 2017, 07:53
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The numerator becomes $$x^7$$ by using properties of exponentials, i.e. $$(x^3)^2 = x^6$$ and $$x^6*x = x^7$$. Then, dividing it by $$x^2$$ gives us $$x^5$$. Answer D!
Re: If x is different from zero, then   [#permalink] 29 Sep 2017, 07:53
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