Question

If x≠-4, which answer choice represents the following in simplified form (question attached)

A. X+3
B. X-4
C. 2x+6
D. X-3

Answer 1

`A) x+3`

Explanation:

`(2x^(2)+14x+24 )/(2x+8)`

`=(2(x^(2)+7x+12))/(2(x+4))`

`=(x^(2) +7x+12)/(x+4)`

`=((x+4)(x+3))/(x+4)`

`=x+3`