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simplify (-8x^2)/(-4x)

Solution

simplify

\frac{- 8 x ^{2}}{- 4 x}

Solution

2 x

Solution steps

\frac{- 8 x ^{2}}{- 4 x}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{- b} = \frac{a}{b}

= \frac{8 x ^{2}}{4 x}

Factor the number:

8 = 4 \cdot 2

= \frac{4 \cdot 2 x ^{2}}{4 x}

Cancel the common factor:

4

= \frac{2 x ^{2}}{x}

Simplify

\frac{x ^{2}}{x} : x

= 2 x

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-8x^2)/(-4x) ?
The solution to (-8x^2)/(-4x) is 2x