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What is the quotient of (x^3+3x^2-4x-12) divided by (x^2+5x+6)

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Answer:

x - 2

Explanation:

x^3 + 3x^2 - 4x - 12 simplifies to (x + 2)(x - 2)(x + 3)

x^2 + 5x + 6 simplifies to (x + 2)(x + 3)

(x + 2)(x - 2)(x + 3)

(x + 2)(x + 3)

The (x + 2) and (x + 3) cancel

x - 2

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