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What is the factored form of the expression 3*2+8*-16

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    We want to factor 3x² + 8x - 16.

    Note that

    16 = 1 x 16

    = 2 x 8

    = 4 x 4

    By using 16 = 4 x 4, obtain

    (3x) (4) - (x) (4) = 12x - 4x = 8x

    This produces 8x in the given expression.

    Therefore

    3x² + 8x - 16 = (3x - 4) (x + 4)

    Answer: (3x - 4) (x + 4)
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