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![### Evaluating the Function Quotient
**Problem:**
Find \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) \) if \( f(m) = 8m^3 + 5m^2 - 32m - 20 \) and \( g(m) = 8m + 5 \).
**Options:**
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m^2 + 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m^2 - 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m + 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m - 4 \)
**Explanation:**
To find \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) \), you need to perform polynomial long division on \( \frac{f(m)}{g(m)} \), where:
- \( f(m) = 8m^3 + 5m^2 - 32m - 20 \)
- \( g(m) = 8m + 5 \)
By dividing the polynomial \( f(m) \) by \( g(m) \), you can determine which option correctly represents the equation.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc131e709-cc3e-4f0d-91ec-97e8c645b93d%2F9607658c-4c1a-4f34-a676-94c8e22e87c4%2F981yavf_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Evaluating the Function Quotient
**Problem:**
Find \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) \) if \( f(m) = 8m^3 + 5m^2 - 32m - 20 \) and \( g(m) = 8m + 5 \).
**Options:**
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m^2 + 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m^2 - 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m + 4 \)
- \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) = m - 4 \)
**Explanation:**
To find \( \left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(m) \), you need to perform polynomial long division on \( \frac{f(m)}{g(m)} \), where:
- \( f(m) = 8m^3 + 5m^2 - 32m - 20 \)
- \( g(m) = 8m + 5 \)
By dividing the polynomial \( f(m) \) by \( g(m) \), you can determine which option correctly represents the equation.
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