To simplify the expression \(\frac{4x^2 - 12x + 24}{4x}\), we can start by dividing each term in the numerator by \(4x\).
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Express the numerator: \[ 4x^2 - 12x + 24 \]
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Split the fraction: \[ \frac{4x^2}{4x} - \frac{12x}{4x} + \frac{24}{4x} \]
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Simplify each term:
- \(\frac{4x^2}{4x} = x\)
- \(\frac{12x}{4x} = 3\)
- \(\frac{24}{4x} = \frac{6}{x}\)
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Combine the simplified terms: \[ x - 3 + \frac{6}{x} \]
So, the simplified expression is: \[ x - 3 + \frac{6}{x} \]
This is the answer in standard form. If desired, it can also be combined into a single fraction: \[ \frac{x^2 - 3x + 6}{x} \] However, the first version is typically preferred for simplicity.