Simplify: \(\frac{54k^2 - 6}{3k + 1}\)
A
6(1 - 3k2)
B
6(3k2 - 1)
C
6(3k - 1)
D
6(1 - 3k)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{54k^2 - 6}{3k + 1} = \frac{6(9k^2 - 1)}{3k + 1}\)
= \(\frac{6(3k + 1) - (3k - 1)}{3k + 1}\)
= 6(3k - 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36748)