SOLUTION: I am confused 3x^2 + 18x - 48/ 2x+ 16 I need to express rational expression in lowest terms

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Question 200219: I am confused
3x^2 + 18x - 48/ 2x+ 16 I need to express rational expression in lowest terms
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x^2+6x-16)/2(x+8)
(3)(x+8)(x-2)/2(x+8)
3(x-2)/2=3/2(x-2)