Q. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to −48k+4254k−12 ?Choose 1 answer:(A) −8k+79k−2(B) 8k+79k−2(C) −8k−79k−2(D) −8k+79k−12
Identify common factors: Identify common factors in the numerator and denominator.The numerator 54k−12 and the denominator −48k+42 both have common factors. We can factor out a 6 from the numerator and a −6 from the denominator.
Factor out common factors: Factor out the common factors from the numerator and denominator.Numerator: 54k−12=6(9k−2)Denominator: −48k+42=−6(8k−7)
Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression by canceling out the common factor. −6(8k−7)6(9k−2)=−8k+79k−2
Match with given choices: Match the simplified expression with the given choices.The simplified expression (9k−2)/(−8k+7) matches with choice (A).
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