Dividing Algabreic Terms

Question 1

Simplify 18x/30x cubed

Answer 1

18x/30x cubed = 9x/ 15x cubed = 3x/ 5x cubed = 3/5x squared

The one X of the 3 cancels out one X of the 5, still leaving 2 X’s on the 5

Question 2

Simplify 18x/30x

Answer 2

18x/30x = 9x/15x = 3x/5x = 3/5

Because the X’s were in the same amount they cancel each other out through simplifying

Question 3

What is 3a - 8?

Answer 3

3a - 8, because when adding or subtracting they can’t interact with each other, only when multiplying