Jeanie wrote the correct first step to divide 8 z squared plus 4 z minus 5 by 2 z the fraction with numerator 8 z squared and denominator 2 z plus 4 z over 2 z plus negative 5 over 2 z Which shows the next step?
Answer
A
4 z plus 2 minus 5 z over 2
B
4 z squared plus 2 minus 5 over 2 z
C
4 z plus 2 minus 5 over 2 z
D
4 z squared plus 2 minus 5 over z
Explanation
Divide each term in the numerator by 2z. The terms become 8z² ÷ 2z = 4z, 4z ÷ 2z = 2, and −5 ÷ 2z = −5/(2z). So the next step is 4z + 2 − 5/(2z), shown in choice C.
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