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Question 4 • Algebra II

What is the first step to simplify the expression the fraction with numerator 3 times open paren x plus 8 close paren squared and denominator x plus 2 ?

Answer
A
divide 8 by 2
B
divide x by x
C
distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses
D
square the binomial inside the parentheses
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