SOLUTION: Must show all steps: Find Quotient: x^2-25 ------- x+5 Needing to learn this as I am confused.

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Question 627875: Must show all steps: Find Quotient:
x^2-25
-------
x+5
Needing to learn this as I am confused.
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator to cancel the common factor in the numerator and denominator.
%28x-5%29%28cross%28x%2B5%29%29%2Fcross%28%28x%2B5%29%29 = highlight%28x-5%29