SOLUTION: How is this problem simplified? 10x^2 - 5x ___________ <-----(divided by) 5x

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Question 206417: How is this problem simplified?
10x^2 - 5x
___________ <-----(divided by)
5x
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2810x%5E2+-+5x%29%2F5x
.
Notice we can factor the numerator by pulling out the common term of 5x:
%285x%282x+-+1%29%29%2F5x
.
Now, we can cancel out the 5x leaving:
2x+-+1