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What is the quotient when (x + 3) is divided into the polynomial 2x2 + x - 15?

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Answer:

2x - 5 with no remainder.

User Lifely
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Using long division, we get


2x-5
x+3 | 2x^2+x-15
- (2x^2+6x)
_________
-5x-15
-(-5x-15)
________
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2x-5 is your answer
User Dan Sharp
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