1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $\frac{x^2}{x}$. 2. **Recall the rule:** When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $$\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}$$ 3. **Apply the rule:** $$\frac{x^2}{x} = x^{2-1}$$ 4. **Simplify the exponent:** $$x^{2-1} = x^1$$ 5. **Final answer:** $$x$$ This means dividing $x^2$ by $x$ simplifies to $x$.