Question

(x2 + 13x + 40) ÷ (x + 8)
show steps please

Answer 1

does it help to know that
\[x^2+13x+40=(x+8)(x+5)\]?

Answer 2

no..could you work it out please?

Answer 3

since the numerator factors as
\[(x+8)(x+5)\] then
\[\frac{x^2+13x+40}{x+8}=\frac{(x+8)(x+5)}{x+8}=
\frac{\cancel{(x+8)}(x+5)}{\cancel{x+8}}=x+5\]

Answer 4

Okay, I have a better understanding now. thanks

Answer 5

yw