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

1 Answer
Feb 17, 2018

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

Explanation:

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.