Question

Which expression is equivalent to 4y^6+8y^4/2y^2, if y does not equal 0?

A. 2y^3+4y^2
B. 2y^4+4y^2
C. 1/2y^3+4y^2
D. 1/2y^4+4y^2​

Answer 1

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Answer:

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Explanation:

The distributive property can be used here.

`\displaystyle (4y^6+8y^4)/(2y^2)=(4y^6)/(2y^2)+(8y^4)/(2y^2)=2y^(6-2)+4y^(4-2)=\boxed{2y^4+4y^2}`