Question

Simplify completely*******​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle \frac{x - 12}{4}$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients
• Factoring

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

$\displaystyle \frac{2x - 24}{8}$

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Fraction - Numerator] Factor:                                                                       $\displaystyle \frac{2(x - 12)}{8}$
2. [Fraction] Reduce:                                                                                         $\displaystyle \frac{x - 12}{4}$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{2x - 24}{8} \\ = \frac{2(x - 12)}{8} \\ = \frac{x - 12}{4}$