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The binomial (x + 5) is a factor of x2 + 8x + 15. What is the other factor? (x + 3) (x + 7) (x + 12) (x + 13)

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Answer:

x+3

Explanation:

its A or first option or (x+3)

User Forefinger
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Answer:
x+3

Explanation:

Given


(x+5) is a factor of
x^2+8x+15 , that is

If
x^2+8x+15 is divided by
(x+5), it yields 0 remainder

Solve the quadratic equation


\Rightarrow x^2+8x+15=0\\\Rightarrow x^2+3x+5x+15=0\\\Rightarrow (x+3)(x+5)=0\\\Rightarrow x=-3,-5

Therefore,
x+3 is another factor of the quadratic equation.

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