What is (80x^4 + 48x^3 + 80x^2) -: 8x?
1 Answer
Explanation:
Starting with:
Dividing something by 8x is the same as multiplying it by
Notice that each of the terms is a factor of 8:
Now multiply out the outer brackets and use the property
Noting that
If you didn't spot that all terms were a factor of 8, you could also say that
Alternatively, you may find it easier to split the terms up: