Math Problem Statement

4x^2-12x+24/4x

Solution

Let's simplify the expression 4x212x+244x\frac{4x^2 - 12x + 24}{4x}.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Distribute the denominator across the numerator: 4x24x12x4x+244x\frac{4x^2}{4x} - \frac{12x}{4x} + \frac{24}{4x}

  2. Simplify each term individually:

    • The first term: 4x24x=4x24x=x\frac{4x^2}{4x} = \frac{4 \cdot x^2}{4 \cdot x} = x
    • The second term: 12x4x=12x4x=3\frac{12x}{4x} = \frac{12 \cdot x}{4 \cdot x} = 3
    • The third term: 244x=2441x=61x=6x\frac{24}{4x} = \frac{24}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{x} = 6 \cdot \frac{1}{x} = \frac{6}{x}
  3. Combine the simplified terms: x3+6xx - 3 + \frac{6}{x}

So, the simplified expression is:

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

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the solution change if the expression was 4x212x+24x4x^2 - 12x + 24x?
  2. What happens if you divide each term in 4x212x+244x^2 - 12x + 24 separately by xx instead of 4x4x?
  3. How can you factor the expression 4x212x+244x^2 - 12x + 24 before dividing by 4x4x?
  4. What if the expression was 4x312x2+24x4x^3 - 12x^2 + 24x? How would you simplify it?
  5. How would you graph the expression x3+6xx - 3 + \frac{6}{x}?

Tip: When simplifying rational expressions, always check if the numerator can be factored to simplify the expression further before dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Simplification

Formulas

Simplification of rational expressions
Distribution of division over addition and subtraction

Theorems

Basic properties of algebraic fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10