SOLUTION: if possible, simplify the rational expression #16 3x^3 _____ 12x^2+9x

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Question 183845This question is from textbook Mcdougal Littel Algebra II
: if possible, simplify the rational expression
#16 3x^3
_____
12x^2+9x This question is from textbook Mcdougal Littel Algebra II

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify:
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%28cross%283x%29%2A%28x%5E2%29%29%2F%28cross%283x%29%2A%284x%2B3%29%29 Cancel the common factors as indicated.
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