Question

Divide using long division.


`(x^(2) -5)` ÷
`(x-5)`

Answer 1

The quotient = x + 5 and the remainder = 20

Explanation:

`(x^(2)+0-5 )/(x-5)=x+(5x-5)/(x-5)`

`(5x-5)/(x-5)=5+(20)/(x-5)`

The quotient = x + 5 and the remainder = 20