SOLUTION: I am a little confused on this. I know I divide by 3x + 2 but I get confused on the signs and if they should be changed to - or + If someone could give me a few pointers it would b

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Question 456646: I am a little confused on this. I know I divide by 3x + 2 but I get confused on the signs and if they should be changed to - or + If someone could give me a few pointers it would be greatly appreciated. This is the problem(3x squared - 10x - 8) divided by (3x + 2)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the problem %283x%5E2+-+10x+-+8%29%2F%283x+%2B+2%29
Factor the numerator
%28%283x%2B2%29%28x-4%29%29%2F%283x+%2B+2%29 = (x-4)
Note we can cancel (3x+2)