Simplify; \(\frac{2 - 18m^2}{1 + 3m}\)
A
\(2 (1 + 3m)\)
B
\(2 (1 + 3m^2)\)
C
\(2(1 - 3m)\)
D
\(2(1 - 3m^2)\)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2 - 18m^2}{1 + 3m}\) = \(\frac{2(1 - 9)m^2}{1 + 3m}\)
= \(\frac{2(1 + 3m)(1 - 3m)}{1 + 3m}\)
= \(2(1 - 3m)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49252)