practice b lesson simplify rational expressions answers
\(\frac{6x^2 - 12x}{3x}\) Step 1: Write the expression clearly. Step 2: Factor numerator: \[ 6x^2 - 12x = 6x(x - 2) \] Step 3: Write the entire fraction: \[ \frac{6x(x - 2)}{3x} \] Step 4: Cancel common factors: \(6x\) in numerator and \(3x\) in denominator share a factor of \(3x\). Cancel: \[ \