SOLUTION: How is this worked in long division and how do you check it. I know the first one is b but I get lost after that because of what is brought down. (b² +2b -35) ÷ (b -5)

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Question 329379: How is this worked in long division and how do you check it. I know the first one is b but I get lost after that because of what is brought down.
(b² +2b -35) ÷ (b -5)

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(b² +2b -35) ÷ (b -5)

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b-5 )b^2+2b-35(b +7
..........b^2-5b
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..............7b-35
..............7b-35
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Answer = b+7