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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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Dsquare the binomial inside the parentheses

Answer:

Option D is correct  that is square the binomial inside the parentheses.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given the expression:

\(\frac{3(x+8)^2}{(x+2)}\)

First step we will do solve this given expression is to square the binomial inside the parenthesis so we will get:

\(\frac{3(x^2+64+16x)}{(x+2)}\)

Then distribute the  3 to the terms inside the parentheses

Therefore, option D is correct.

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