SOLUTION: On an assignment, Lindsy incorrectly writes:12x^3-6x/3x=4x^2-6x What mistake do you think she is making? Please write a short paragraph explaining how you might convince her

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Question 381246: On an assignment, Lindsy incorrectly writes:12x^3-6x/3x=4x^2-6x

What mistake do you think she is making? Please write a short paragraph explaining how you might convince her that a mistake has been made?

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 3x should distribute through the -6x as well (due to the distributive property) so it should be 4x^2 - 2.
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