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Find the quotient.

(5ab - 10b2 + 15bc) ÷ 5b

a + 2b - 3c
a - 2b + 3c
a - 2b - 3c

User Beebcon
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Answer:

a - 2b +3c

Explanation:

User Martinos
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To do this, divide each term in the parenthesis with 5b. When you divide exponents with the same base, just take their difference:

(5/5)ab^(1-1) - (10/5)b^(2-1) + (15/5)b^(1-1)c
ab^0 - 2b + 3b^0c
a - 2b +3c

I hope I was able to give a good explanation. Have a good day.
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