document.write( "Question 92388: simplify (3x^2+7x-40)+(x+5)
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "my test is tomorrow and i still dont understand how to work this kind of problem. i've tried to divide but it hasnt given me one of the choices i have for answers. please help?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #67218 by scott8148(6628)\"\" \"About 
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if the two expressions are divided (rather than added as indicated); then factoring can help\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(3x^2+7x-40)/(x+5) ... ((3x-8)(x+5))/(x+5)=(3x-8)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "what type of division did you try? long division can be done with these expressions
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