Q. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to −32p+48p+8 ?Choose 1 answer:(A) −4p+1p+2(B) −8p+12p+2(C) 8p+12p+2(D) −8p+1p+1
Factor out common factor in numerator: Factor out the common factor in the numerator.The common factor in the numerator (8p+8) is 8.So, we factor out 8 to get 8(p+1).
Factor out common factor in denominator: Factor out the common factor in the denominator.The common factor in the denominator (−32p+4) is 4.So, we factor out 4 to get 4(−8p+1).
Simplify expression by dividing: Simplify the expression by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their common factor.We have 4(−8p+1)8(p+1).Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 4 to simplify the fraction.(44)(−8p+1)(48)(p+1)=−8p+12(p+1).
Match simplified expression with choices: Match the simplified expression with the given choices.The simplified expression is −8p+12(p+1).This matches with choice (D) −8p+1p+1.
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