Simplify the Rational Expression 32x^3 − 32x^2 / 8x^3 + 8x?

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Simplify the Rational Expression 32x^3 − 32x^2 / 8x^3 + 8x?

If you could show and explain your work that would be great. Thanks! Its actually a fraction in case the / threw you off.

Update:

(32x^3-32x^2) / (8x^3+8x)

(32x^3-32x^2) / (8x^3+8x) = 32(x^3-x^2) / 8(x^3+x) = 32x^2(x-1) / 8x(x^2+1) =

4x^2(x-1) / x(x^2-1) = 4x (x-1) / (x^2-1)

You need to use parentheses around the numerator and denominator. Can't tell if you mean

(32xÂ³ - 32xÂ²)/(8xÂ³ + 8x)

32xÂ³ - (32xÂ²/8xÂ³) + 8x