To simplify the expression \(3(42 + 32 \div 4 - 5)\), you first need to perform the division within the parentheses. The expression involves evaluating \(32 \div 4\) as part of simplifying the terms inside the parentheses.
Thus, the quotient you must find to simplify the expression is:
\[ 32 \div 4 \]
This will allow you to proceed with the remaining calculations within the parentheses.
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