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How do I solve this using long division?

How do I solve this using long division?-example-1

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Answer:

(x - 2)(x + 5)

Explanation:

x +5

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x - 2 | x² + 3x - 10

x² - 2x ↓

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5x - 10

5x - 10

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0 ← remainder = 0

quotient = x + 5

Then x² + 3x - 10 = (x - 2)(x + 5 )

User Michael Nana
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Answer:

You can't.

Explanation:

When you divide it you get x+5.

User Ashish Khurange
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