Consider the expression [3(42+32÷4−5)] . Which quotient must be found to simplify the expression?(1 point) Responses 32÷4 32 divided by 4 96÷4 96 divided by 4 144÷4 144 divided by 4 48÷4

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To simplify the expression \(3(42 + 32 \div 4 - 5)\), we need to calculate the quotient \(32 \div 4\) first.

Here's how we break it down step by step:

  1. Inside the parentheses, start with the expression \(32 \div 4\).
  2. After finding that quotient, you can then continue with the rest of the expression.

So, the correct quotient that must be found to simplify the expression is \(32 \div 4\).

The responses provided indicate the same: "32 ÷ 4" or "32 divided by 4" are both correct answers.