Rearrange a formula by dividing to isolate the target

Problem

Rearrange \(F~=~ma\) to solve for \(a\), and state the required restriction.

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A m ≠ 0; a = m/F B m ≠ 0; a = F/m C F ≠ 0; a = m/F D a = F/m

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