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Explanation:

If (x+5) is a factor of p(x), then the value x=-5 will make that factor be zero. The product p(x) of which it is a part will also be zero, so p(-5) = 0.

Since p(-5) = 0 at x=-5, there will be an x-intercept at x=-5.

Dividing something by a factor of that thing will always give a remainder of zero. So, p(x)/(x+5) has a remainder of 0.

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