Question 329516
distance = rate * time

Since we are looking for time, the formula becomes distance/rate = time.

(x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3)/(x + 1) = time

To find the time, divide the top by the bottom using long division of polynomials or synthietic division.

To learn about long division, copy and paste the following link:

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut36_longdiv.htm

To learn about synthetic division, copy and paste the following link:

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut37_syndiv.htm


I'll let you take it from here.