Advanced MathHardSimplifying a squared monomial over a monomial
Advanced Math practice question
For nonzero x and y, which expression is equivalent to (2x³y)² / (4x⁴y²)?
- A. x²Correct
- B. x
- C. 4x²
- D. x²y
Answer: A. x²
(2x³y)² = 4x⁶y², and dividing by 4x⁴y² leaves x².
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. x
- x⁶ divided by x⁴ is x², not x.
- C. 4x²
- The 4's cancel.
- D. x²y
- The y² factors cancel.
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