How would i simplify this? Please and thank you.

6x^4 + 9x^2 + 12x
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3x

Question

How would i simplify this? Please and thank you.


6x^4 + 9x^2 + 12x
----------------
           3x

raden · Answer

first, factor out the numerator by finding the common factor of the terms in the numerator, then cancel out the similar terms between the numerator and the denominator

anonymous · Answer

so i would multiply 3x to the bottom and the top?

raden · Answer

no, just find the common factors of the top. can you ?

anonymous · Answer

im new to this :(

raden · Answer

well, look how to get the common factof of  6x^4 + 9x^2 + 12x
the common factor of 6, 9, and 12 = 3
and the common factor of x^4 ,  x^2 , and x = x
did you get it this ?

raden · Answer

actually, the common factor is called the gcf (great common factor) or gcd (great common divisor)

anonymous · Answer

hmmmm...Oh i see!

raden · Answer

then multiply both common factors, we have its common factors 3x.

anonymous · Answer

oh okay so whats the answer though :p

raden · Answer

not yet, we just want factor out the terms of the top, right :P
look at this :
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