SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem: 24-6x^2/2 The ^2 means squared

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Question 639359: How do I solve this problem: 24-6x^2/2
The ^2 means squared
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2824-6x%5E2%29%2F2

%282%2812-3x%5E2%29%29%2F2

%28highlight%282%29%2812-3x%5E2%29%29%2F%28highlight%282%29%29

%28cross%282%29%2812-3x%5E2%29%29%2F%28cross%282%29%29

12-3x%5E2

So %2824-6x%5E2%29%2F2 simplifies to 12-3x%5E2