Question

simplify
leave no negative exponents.
\\(\frac{x^7}{x^9} = \\)
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent subtraction rule

$\frac{x^7}{x^9} = x^{7-9}$

Step2: Calculate the exponent

$x^{7-9} = x^{-2}$

Step3: Eliminate negative exponent

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

Answer:

$\frac{1}{x^2}$