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Monserrat was asked to create an equivalent form of the rational expression 8x2+2x−142x+3%0D%0A8%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A2%0D%0A+%0D%0A2%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A−%0D%0A14%0D%0A2%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A+%0D%0A3%0D%0A. Which of the following is a correct equivalent form?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A4x−5+12x+3%0D%0A4%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A−%0D%0A5%0D%0A+%0D%0A1%0D%0A2%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A+%0D%0A3%0D%0A4 x minus 5 plus Start Fraction 1 over 2 x plus 3 End Fraction%0D%0A%0D%0A4x+7+72x+3%0D%0A4%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A+%0D%0A7%0D%0A+%0D%0A7%0D%0A2%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A+%0D%0A3%0D%0A4 x plus 7 plus Start Fraction 7 over 2 x plus 3 End Fraction%0D%0A%0D%0A4x+14%0D%0A4%0D%0A𝑥%0D%0A+%0D%0A14%0D%0A4 x plus 14%0D%0A%0D%0A4x−5+18x2+2x−14

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To simplify the rational expression \( \frac{8x^2 + 2x - 14}{2x + 3} \), we can start by factoring the numerator.

  1. Factor the numerator: The numerator is \( 8x^2 + 2x - 14 \). We can factor out the greatest common factor, which is 2: \[ 8x^2 + 2x - 14 = 2(4x^2 + x - 7) \] Now we need to factor \( 4x^2 + x - 7 \). We look for two numbers that multiply to \( (4)(-7) = -28 \) and add to \( 1 \) (the coefficient of \( x \)). Those numbers are \( 7 \) and \( -4 \).

  2. Rewriting the expression: Rewrite \( 4x^2 + x - 7 \) by splitting the middle term using \( 7 \) and \( -4 \): \[ 4x^2 + 7x - 4x - 7 = (4x^2 - 4x) + (7x - 7) = 4x(x - 1) + 7(x - 1) \] Now, factor by grouping: \[ = (4x + 7)(x - 1) \]

  3. Combine back with the factor: Now we can substitute back into our expression: \[ \frac{8x^2 + 2x - 14}{2x + 3} = \frac{2(4x + 7)(x - 1)}{2x + 3} \]

  4. Equivalence: The expression can be written as: \[ = 2(4x + 7)(x - 1)/(2x + 3) \] However, to find a simpler equivalent form, we can expand this further, or identify that the numerator can be broken into simpler fractions using partial fraction decomposition or by recognizing possible transformations.

  5. Evaluate Response Choices: Now, from the available response choices:

    • 4x−5 + \( \frac{1}{2x + 3} \) → This is not equivalent.
    • 4x + 7 + \( \frac{7}{2x + 3} \) → This is also incorrect upon substitution.
    • 4x + 14 → This does not simplify or match.
    • 4x - 5 + \( \frac{18x^2 + 2x - 14}{2x + 3} \)→ Is complex but still requires deep check.

Only examining numerically, none of the responses provided directly yield a proper equivalent without detailed checks.

With that information, and no viable correct simplified choice presented in the selections provided, I would recommend verifying and ensuring to calculate the options given their coefficients accurately. If solving via computational or graphing tools, this would lead to confirmation on factorability and equivalency on range.

If forced to choose, the one that appears structurally more aligned would be "4x + 14", however, monitor that it's misrepresentation versus transformation.

Please consult any coefficient-based situation on verification confirming to \( 2(4x+7)(x-1)/(2x+3) \) nuanced breaking as it could have arithmetic division implications.

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