Question

Select the correct answer.

Which expression is equivalent to
OA. 5 (¹
OB.
5 (x¹ - 4x² + 3)
2¹-4²+3
O c. 24
O D. 2¹-2²+3
4x² + 3
1
+3²? Assume that the denominator does not equal zero.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

`(x^6-4x^4+3x^2)/(5x^2)`

factor out the common factor of x² from each term on the numerator

=
`(x^2(x^4-4x^2+3))/(5x^2)` ( cancel x² on numerator/ denominator )

=
`(x^4-4x^2+3)/(5)`