Answer:
a^2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
the numerator simplifies to 5a^3 and the bottom is 15a. we can use our exponent rules to subtract exponents, so it is 1/3(a^2). this simplifies to a^2/3.
8 because 12x8=96 and 12 inches in a foot
-4.666666(so forth) or -4.7 if the problem requires you to round.
You would divide 973 by 2 and your answer would be 486.5