SOLUTION: what is the answer to the rational equation (3x^2-12x)/(x^3-16x)? I am having trouble trying to factor the equation to it's lowest form.

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Question 797437: what is the answer to the rational equation (3x^2-12x)/(x^3-16x)? I am having trouble trying to factor the equation to it's lowest form.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3x^2-12x)/(x^3-16x)
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[3x(x-4)] / [x(x-4)(x+4)]
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= (3x)/[x(x+4)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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