Question

how do i divide (x^2+10x+24)/(x+6)

Answer 1

do you know how to factor

x^2 + 10x + 24

(x )( x ) need two numbers that mult to get 24 and add to get
10

Answer 2

1 * 24
2 * 12
3 * 8
4 * 6
all of these pairs mult to get 24, which pair adds to 10?

Answer 3

4*6

Answer 4

good now ,

x^2 + 10x + 24 ( x + 6) (x +4)
-------------- = -------------
x + 6 x + 6

we can cancel out the x + 6's, what is left over?

Answer 5

x+4

Answer 6

thank you

Answer 7

correct, that is your answer!

Answer 8

yw