SOLUTION: What is the remainder when you divide the following? (x^2-3x+4)/(x-5)

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: What is the remainder when you divide the following? (x^2-3x+4)/(x-5)      Log On


   

Question 79096: What is the remainder when you divide the following?
(x^2-3x+4)/(x-5)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
:
Some old fashioned division;(used........to keep things lined up)
:
:........................x + 2
...........------------
(x-5) | x^2 - 3x + 4
.............x^2 - 5x
.............---------
.......................2x + 4
.......................2x -10
.......................-------
.............................+14
:
Remainder: %2B14%2F%28%28x-5%29%29