Question

Simplify completely*******​

Answer 1

Explanation:

`(2x - 24)/(8) \\ = (2(x - 12))/(8) \\ = (x - 12)/(4)`

Answer 2

`\displaystyle (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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

`\displaystyle (2x - 24)/(8)`

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Fraction - Numerator] Factor:
   `\displaystyle (2(x - 12))/(8)`
2. [Fraction] Reduce:
   `\displaystyle (x - 12)/(4)`