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

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

Explanation:

We have been given the expression:

`(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:

`(3(x^2+64+16x))/((x+2))`

Then distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses

Therefore, option D is correct.