Question

simplifying rationals
score: 2/3 penalty: none
question
simplify the expression completely if possible.
$\frac{6x^{4}-18x^{3}}{3x^{3}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Split the rational expression

$\frac{6x^4 - 18x^3}{3x^3} = \frac{6x^4}{3x^3} - \frac{18x^3}{3x^3}$

Step2: Simplify each fraction

Simplify $\frac{6x^4}{3x^3} = 2x$, simplify $\frac{18x^3}{3x^3} = 6$

Step3: Combine the simplified terms

$2x - 6$

Answer:

$2x - 6$ (where $x
eq 0$)