Question

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simplify: \\(\frac{-6p^4 - 9p^3}{-3p}\\)
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Split the fraction

$\frac{-6p^4 - 9p^3}{-3p} = \frac{-6p^4}{-3p} + \frac{-9p^3}{-3p}$

Step2: Simplify each term

$\frac{-6p^4}{-3p} = 2p^3$, $\frac{-9p^3}{-3p} = 3p^2$

Step3: Combine simplified terms

$2p^3 + 3p^2$

Answer:

$2p^3 + 3p^2$