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Simplify quantity 6 x squared plus 20 end quantity over 4

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Answer:
(3x^2+10)/(2)

Explanation:

Given the following expression:


(6x^2+20)/(4)

Follow these steps in order to simplify it:

1. You need to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator:

- Descompose 6, 20 and 4 into their prime factors:


6=2*3\\\\20=2*2*5=2^2*5\\\\4=2*2=2^2

- Notice that the common one with the lowest exponent is 2. Then:


GCF=2

2. Factor out the Greatest Common Factor on the numerator and on the denominator:


(2(3x^2+10))/(2(2))

3. Fianally, simplifying the expression, you get:


(3x^2+10)/(2)

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