How do you simplify and divide (28c^3d-42cd^2+56cd^3)div(14cd)?

1 Answer
Oct 4, 2016

2c^2-3d+4d^2

Explanation:

(28c^3d-42cd^2+56cd^3)/(14cd)

There are 2 methods:

1. rarr factor the numerator and cancel

(cancel(14cd)(2c^2-3d+4d^2))/cancel(14cd)

=2c^2-3d+4d^2

2. rarr make 3 separate fractions and simplify each

=(28c^3d)/(14cd) -(42cd^2)/(14cd) +(56cd^3)/(14cd)

=2c^2-3d+4d^2