What is the first step to simplify the expression 3 (x+8) ^2/x+2?

A.) distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses

B.) divide x by x

C.) divide 8 by 2

D.) square the binomial inside the parentheses

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Elaine Jefferson · Answer 1

D. square the binomial inside the parentheses

What is the first step to simplify the expression 3 (x+8) ^2/x+2?A.) distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parenthesesB.) divide x by xC.) divide 8 by 2D.) square the binomial inside the parentheses