Question 986684
Hi there,
Divide 3x + 1 into 6x^2 - 13x - 5

......._2x__- 5____________
3x + 1)6x^2 - 13x - 5
.......6x^2 + 2x
      -----------  Subtract
............- 15x - 5
............- 15x - 5
           ------------- Subtract

Number of hours travelled = 2x - 5

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