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Simplify the expression. 4 − [(4b3 − 25b2 14b − 2) ÷ (4b − 1)] − b2 b

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The expression 4 − [(4b³ − 25b² 14b − 2) ÷ (4b − 1)] becomes − b² + 6b + 2 after it's been simplified.

How do we simplify the expression?

To simplify the expression 4 − [(4b³ − 25b² 14b − 2) ÷ (4b − 1)]

Cancel the common factor (4b − 1

4−1(b² −6b+2)

Distribute the subtraction through the parentheses

4−b² + 6b − 2

Combine like terms:

2 − b² + 6b

The simplified form of the expression 4 − [(4b³ − 25b² 14b − 2) ÷ (4b − 1)] is − b² + 6b + 2

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