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X^2+9x+20 divided by x+5

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Answer:

x ≠ -5

Explanation:

The easiest way is to factor the numerator.

x2 + 9x + 20 = (x + 4)(x + 5)

Then

(x2 + 9x + 20)/(x + 5) = (x + 4)(x + 5) / (x + 5) = x + 4,

with the restriction that x ≠ -5

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