Q. 2m−95m2+7m−2m−92mWhich expression is equivalent to the difference?Choose 1 answer:(A) 2m−93m2+7m(B) 2m−95m2+5m(C) 2m−95m+9m(D) 2m−95m2+7m−1
Write and identify common denominator: Write down the given expressions and identify the common denominator.The given expressions are (5m2+7m)/(2m−9) and (2m)/(2m−9). The common denominator is (2m−9).
Combine expressions over common denominator: Combine the expressions over the common denominator.Since the denominator is the same for both expressions, we can combine the numerators over the common denominator:(5m2+7m)−(2m) / 2m−9.
Subtract numerators: Subtract the numerators.Subtract 2m from (5m2+7m) to get:2m−95m2+7m−2m.
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator.Combine like terms in the numerator:(5m2+5m)/(2m−9).
Match simplified expression with choices: Match the simplified expression with the given choices.The simplified expression (5m2+5m)/(2m−9) matches choice (B).
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