start with multiplying z to each. you don't multiply it to the 6 because it is in the same parenthesis set, but you multiply it to everything in the other set. After multiplying, you get: , ,
now do that to the 6. After multiplying you get: , ,
now set it all next to each other + + + + +
now combine like terms. start with the to the highest power. since there is only one that has a third power, you put that one first. then you combine the squared ones, and so forth.
<h2><em>Therefore, for 3 values of 'x', the given fraction is a square. So, for those 3 values of 'x', the square root of the fraction will be a whole number. Thus, the answer is 3.</em></h2>