Melany was asked to create an equivalent form of the rational expression −3x2−15x−18x+3 . Which of the following is a correct equivalent form?(1 point)

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This rational expression does not have any equivalent forms.
This rational expression does not have any equivalent forms.

−3x−6
negative 3 x minus 6

−3x−114
negative 3 x minus 114

−3x−24−114x+3
negative 3 x minus 24 minus Start Fraction 114 over x plus 3 End Fraction

Answer 1

The equivalent form of the rational expression −3x2−15x−18x+3 is −3x−6.

This is done by combining like terms:

−3x2−15x−18x+3
= −3x2 - 33x + 3
= −3(x2 + 11x - 1)
= −3x - 33.

Therefore, the equivalent rational expression is −3x−6.