Question

what is the first step to simplify the expression 3(x+8)^2/x+2?
A.) distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses
B.) divide x by x
C.) divide 8 by 2  
 D.) square the binomial inside the parentheses

Answer 1

D. square the binomial inside the parentheses

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D is correct  that is square the binomial inside the parentheses.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given the expression:

$\frac{3(x+8)^2}{(x+2)}$

First step we will do solve this given expression is to square the binomial inside the parenthesis so we will get:

$\frac{3(x^2+64+16x)}{(x+2)}$

Then distribute the  3 to the terms inside the parentheses

Therefore, option D is correct.