Math Problem Statement

Simplify (4x^2 - 12x + 24) / 4x. Write your answer in standard form.

Solution

The problem asks to simplify the expression:

4x212x+244x\frac{4x^2 - 12x + 24}{4x}

Steps for simplification:

  1. Divide each term in the numerator by the denominator (4x):

    4x24x12x4x+244x\frac{4x^2}{4x} - \frac{12x}{4x} + \frac{24}{4x}

  2. Simplify each term:

    • 4x24x=x\frac{4x^2}{4x} = x
    • 12x4x=3\frac{12x}{4x} = 3
    • 244x=6x\frac{24}{4x} = \frac{6}{x}

So, the simplified expression is:

x3+6xx - 3 + \frac{6}{x}

This is the expression in standard form.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is polynomial long division and how does it differ from regular division?
  2. Can this expression be simplified further using factoring techniques?
  3. How do you handle expressions where the denominator is not a monomial?
  4. How does the domain of the simplified expression change after dividing by xx?
  5. What happens to the expression when x=0x = 0?

Tip: Always check for restrictions on the variable after simplification, especially if division by a variable occurs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Division
Simplification

Formulas

Polynomial division formula: (ax^2 + bx + c) / dx
Basic division: ax^n / bx^(n-1)

Theorems

Division of polynomials

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10