Question

Simplify
8(x + 3)2/ 2(x + 3)

Answer 1

4(x + 3)

or 4x + 12.

Explanation:

8(x + 3)^2/ 2(x + 3)

x + 3 is common to both numerator and denominator of the fraction so they simplify to (x + 3)^2 / (x + 3) = (x+3).

the answer is 8 * (x + 3) / 2

= 4(x+ 3).

Answer 2

4(x+

Explanation:

8(x+3)^2/2(x+3)

[8(x + 3)(x + 3)]/2(x + 3)

8 ÷ 2 = 4

(x + 3)(x + 3) ÷ (x + 3) = (x + 3). In other words, we cancel one of the numerator factors.

Answer: 4(x + 3).