Question

Perform the indicated operation.

(8c2 - 2c - 15) ÷ (4c + 5) = _____

Answer 1

Is that 8c squared ?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

a. 2c+ 3
b. 2c+ 2 R. -5
c. 2c- 3
d. 2c- 3 R. -30

Answer 4

\[\frac{8c^2-2c-15}{4c+5}\]First step is to factor the numerator and denominator:
\[\frac{(4c+5)(2c-3)}{4c+5}\]Now look for common factors to cancel to simplify the expression.