SOLUTION: Write the expression in lowest terms. If the expression is already in lowest terms, so indicate. Assume that the denominator does not equal zero. 3a^3 - 24 / 3a^2 + 6a + 12

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Question 1130940: Write the expression in lowest terms. If the expression is already in lowest terms, so indicate. Assume that the denominator does not equal zero.
3a^3 - 24 / 3a^2 + 6a + 12
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Put in the parentheses if you really have (3a^3-24)/(3a^2+6a+12).

%283a%5E3-24%29%2F%283a%5E2%2B6a%2B12%29

%28a%5E3-8%29%2F%28a%5E2%2B2a%2B4%29
and you can either derive or look up how to factorize your numerator.
%28%28a-2%29%28a%5E2%2B2a%2B4%29%29%2F%28a%5E2%2B2a%2B4%29

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