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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 1a

Divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, r(x). (x2+8x+15)÷(x+5)

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Step 1: Set up the long division. Write the dividend \(x^2 + 8x + 15\) under the long division symbol and the divisor \(x + 5\) outside the symbol.
Step 2: Divide the first term of the dividend \(x^2\) by the first term of the divisor \(x\). This gives \(x\). Write \(x\) as the first term of the quotient.
Step 3: Multiply \(x\) (the first term of the quotient) by the divisor \(x + 5\). This gives \(x^2 + 5x\). Subtract \(x^2 + 5x\) from \(x^2 + 8x + 15\), which results in \(3x + 15\).
Step 4: Divide the first term of the new dividend \(3x\) by the first term of the divisor \(x\). This gives \(3\). Write \(3\) as the next term of the quotient.
Step 5: Multiply \(3\) (the next term of the quotient) by the divisor \(x + 5\). This gives \(3x + 15\). Subtract \(3x + 15\) from \(3x + 15\), which results in \(0\). The quotient is \(x + 3\) and the remainder \(r(x)\) is \(0\).

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