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Title: Multiply and Divide Variables

Grade 6+ Lesson s2-l7

Explanation: The best way to understand algebra is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

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Divide \$8x^3\$ by \$4x\$.

Step 1

Given terms are \$8x^3\$ and \$4x\$.

Divide the coefficients and combine the variables:

\$ (8x^3) \div (4x) \$

⇒ \$( 8 \div 4 ) ( x^3 \div x )\$

⇒ \$2x^2\$

The result is \$2x^2\$.

Explanation:

Therefore, after dividing the terms the value is \$2x^2\$.