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What is the quotient of x2 +7x +12 and x + 4?

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Answer:

q = x + 3

Explanation:

q = (x^2 + 7x + 12) factor the numerator

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x + 4

q = (x + 3)(x + 4)

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(x + 4)

Notice that the x + 4's cancel

q = (x + 3)

User Ajith M A
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