SOLUTION: I need to divide (x^2-6x-40)/(x+4) and I just cannot seem to get the answer to come out.

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Question 709951: I need to divide (x^2-6x-40)/(x+4) and I just cannot seem to get the answer to come out.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do just like normal long division, but it's easier.

(x^2 / x) = x.
Write x as the first partial quotient. Multiply x by the divisor x+4. Subtract from the first two terms of the dividend. Bring down the next term.

x(x+4)=x^2+4x, so when you subtract this, it like this:
x^-6x-(x^2+4x)= what? THEN you bring down the next term and repeat the process.