SOLUTION: 2, 4 Express this following rational expressions in lowest terms, please! 4x^2 - 12x - 40 OVER 2x^2 - 16x + 30 wow... need help! thanks.

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Question 158328: 2, 4 Express this following rational expressions in lowest terms, please!
4x^2 - 12x - 40 OVER 2x^2 - 16x + 30
wow... need help! thanks.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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