SOLUTION: The problem is (x^2+2x-15)/(x+5) I have no clue how to even start this problem.

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Question 292205: The problem is (x^2+2x-15)/(x+5) I have no clue how to even start this problem.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor x%5E2%2B2x-15.
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HINT: One of the factors may be %28x%2B5%29.
Wouldn't that be coincidental?
Then you could just divide it out.