SOLUTION: I am really stuck on this one! I got -1y to the 3rd power and that doesn't make since. Please Help!!! :) Simplify: 8-12y^3 _______ 4

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Question 308401: I am really stuck on this one! I got -1y to the 3rd power and that doesn't make since. Please Help!!! :)
Simplify:
8-12y^3
_______
4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute the (1/4).
%288-12y%5E3%29%2F4=%281%2F4%29%2A%288-12y%5E3%29
%288-12y%5E3%29%2F4=8%2F4-12y%5E3%2F4
%288-12y%5E3%29%2F4=2-3y%5E3