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Simplify the expression below.

Simplify the expression below.-example-1
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Answer:

6x^2 +8x

Explanation:

(12x^3 -14x^2 -40x) / (2x-5)

Factor the numerator by factoring out the greatest common factor

2x( 6x^2 -7x-20) / (2x-5)

Factor inside the parentheses

2x (3x+4)(2x-5)/ (2x-5)

Cancel like terms

2x( 3x+4)

Distribute

6x^2 +8x

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