Divide (a) 2a^2+6 by 4 ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-02-17T03:14:04

#a^2/2+3/2 or (a^2+3)/2#

If you divide #2a^2 +6# by #4#, you have the fraction:

#(2a^2+6)/4#

Simplifying is easier if you "split" the fraction into two terms, both over the common denominator of #4# :

#(2a^2+6)/4=(2a^2)/4+6/4#

Simplifying the fractions will give you:

#a^2/2+3/2 or (a^2+3)/2#

Both answers are correct. Just ask your teacher what form he or she prefers.