SOLUTION: Divide. x squared -2x-35 Over x+5

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Question 112679: Divide.
x squared -2x-35 Over x+5
Answer by SHUgrad05(58) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x^2-2x-35)/(x+5)
First factor the numerator: (x-7)(x+5)
Now simplify: (x-7)(x+5)/(x+5)
= (x-7)