Divide. (-6m^9 -6m^8 -16m^6) ÷ (2m^3)
a. -3m^9 -3m^8 -8m^6**
b. -3m^6 -6m^8 -16m^3
c. -3m^6 -3m^5 -8m^3
d. -3m^6 -3m^5 -16m^3
Nope. You divided the coefficients, but you also have to subtract 3 from each power.
(c)
To divide the expression (-6m^9 -6m^8 -16m^6) ÷ (2m^3), you can follow these steps:
1. Divide the numerical coefficients: -6 ÷ 2 = -3.
This gives you -3m^9 -6m^8 -16m^6.
2. Divide the exponents of m: m^9 ÷ m^3 = m^(9-3) = m^6.
This gives you -3m^6 -6m^8 -16m^6.
Therefore, the correct answer is option a. -3m^9 -3m^8 -8m^6.