SOLUTION: How do I solve this long division question (x2-13x-48)/(x+3)

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Question 1001078: How do I solve this long division question (x2-13x-48)/(x+3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I solve this long division question (x^2-13x-48)/(x+3)
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x^2-13x-48 = (x-16)(x+3)
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Dividing by x+3 = x-16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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